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| Banbury murder inquiry: Two bodies found | |
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| A murder inquiry has begun after the bodies of two men were found at a home in Oxfordshire. | A murder inquiry has begun after the bodies of two men were found at a home in Oxfordshire. |
| Police made the discovery on Sunday night when they were called to Newland Road, in Banbury, where a cordon has been put in place and is likely to remain for several days. | Police made the discovery on Sunday night when they were called to Newland Road, in Banbury, where a cordon has been put in place and is likely to remain for several days. |
| A 53-year-old man, from the town, was later arrested on suspicion of murder. | A 53-year-old man, from the town, was later arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| The killing of the men is believed to have been an "isolated incident", Thames Valley Police said. | The killing of the men is believed to have been an "isolated incident", Thames Valley Police said. |
| It is understood the bodies were found in the lower flat of the property in Newland Road | |
| Neighbours said the person living there had only been at the address for a few months. | |
| "I understand that there will naturally be some concerns in the community, but I would like to reassure people that a full investigation is now taking place," said Det Ch Insp Craig Kirby. | "I understand that there will naturally be some concerns in the community, but I would like to reassure people that a full investigation is now taking place," said Det Ch Insp Craig Kirby. |
| "Officers will be conducting inquiries within the area as part of the investigation and I would like to appeal for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area to please come forward." | "Officers will be conducting inquiries within the area as part of the investigation and I would like to appeal for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area to please come forward." |
| A police cordon around the front and back of the building is in place, following the discovery of the men's bodies at about 18:45 BST. |