Police launch probe after bodies of two men aged 65 and in his 40s are found in a park
- The first man, 65, was discovered yesterday at 4.40pm in Baylis Park, Slough
- Police initially said the death was not considered suspicious and informed family
- However, at 8.15am today, another man in his 40s, was found in close proximity
- Officers are now investigating the two deaths to establish any connection
A police investigation has been launched after two bodies – one of a man aged 65 and another in his 40s – were discovered in a park.
Both men, discovered one day apart in close proximity to each other, were found in Slough.
Thames Valley Police were first called to Baylis Park yesterday at around 4.40pm after a member of the public had seen the body of a man.
Officers attended the scene where the man, aged 65, was sadly pronounced dead.
A police investigation has been launched after two bodies – one of a man aged 65 and another in his 40s – were discovered in a park. (Stock)
The police confirmed that the death was not considered suspicious and the man’s next of kin were informed.
However, at 8.15am today, the body of another man, believed to be in his 40s, was found by another member of the public in close proximity to the location where the other man had been.
Officers are now investigating the two deaths to establish any connection and post mortems will take place in the coming days.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit said: ‘We are working to find out what links the deaths of these two men.
‘It may be that the deaths, while tragic, are not deemed to be suspicious. However, the fact that two bodies have been found in close proximity to each other, in a short period of time, means that we need to establish the exact circumstances.
‘While these incidents will no doubt cause concern to people in and around Slough, I’d like to reassure people that we are conducting a full and thorough investigation.
Thames Valley Police were first called to Baylis Park yesterday at around 4.40pm after a member of the public had seen the body of a man
‘Because of this, a large scene watch is in place around Baylis Park, and we expect this to remain during the coming days.
‘I would like to reiterate that at this stage that these deaths are being treated as sudden and unexplained. There is a great deal of work to do to find out exactly what has happened and whether there is any link at all between these deaths.
‘If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to approach officers at the scene. They will do their best to answer any queries you may have.
‘If you have any information about either of the incidents that you think could help us, please call 101, quoting reference number INC-20221002-0508.’
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