Woman's body found in Banbury public toilet, Thames Valley Police investigate
Thames Valley Police discovered the body of an unidentified woman in a public toilet on West Bar Street near Banbury Cross on the morning of May 23. Officers sealed the area and are treating the death as unexplained while appealing for information.
bbc.co.ukM. on May 23. The facility is located near the Banbury Cross monument in the Oxfordshire market town.
Police immediately cordoned off the surrounding area. Detectives have classified the death as unexplained and are working to determine the circumstances.
The spokesman added that anyone with information should contact police on 101 and quote reference 43260255904. The woman remains unidentified. The Banbury Cross is a 16-metre neo-Gothic monument built in 1859 and located on a central roundabout.
Police continue to seek witnesses as the inquiry proceeds.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 23, 8:20 a.m.
Officers found a woman's body in West Bar Street public toilets.
1 sourceGB News - May 23, morning
Police sealed off the area around the toilets.
1 sourceGB News - May 23
Thames Valley Police stated the death is being treated as unexplained.
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Potential Impact
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Local residents may see continued police presence near Banbury Cross while inquiries continue.
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Witnesses with information are asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101.
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