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Banbury murder inquiry: Two bodies found Murder probe as two bodies found in Newland Road, Banbury
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A murder inquiry has begun after the bodies of two men were found at a home in Oxfordshire. Two men have been found dead at a home in Oxfordshire, prompting a murder investigation.
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 were called to Newland Road, Banbury, at 18:45 BST on Sunday. It is understood the bodies were found in a lower flat at the property.
A 53-year-old man, from the town, was later arrested on suspicion of murder. A 53-year-old Banbury man was later arrested on suspicion of murder.
The killing of the men is believed to have been an "isolated incident", Thames Valley Police said. Thames Valley Police said the crime was an "isolated incident". A cordon is in place at the address and is likely to remain for several days.
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.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. Daniel Smau-Mare, a local resident, said: 'Yesterday evening I heard banging on the door. I think it was the police.
"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." "They were yelling to open the door but no-one did, so they smashed the door. I presume this is what they did because I heard noise; really bad noise."
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. Appealing for witnesses, Det Ch Insp Craig Kirby, of Thames Valley Police, said: "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."