Police officers are at the scene of a suspected murder that took place in Beaconsfield yesterday.

A murder investigation has been launched by Thames Valley Police after the death of a woman in her forties at a home on Seeleys Road. 

Police were called to the scene at around 6:20am on Friday, February 23, where the woman, who was found to have suffered "serious injuries", was sadly pronounced dead. 

A 38-year-old man from Beaconsfield was arrested and remains in custody on suspicion of murder.

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Thames Valley Police has put a cordon around the property on Seeleys Road and is maintaining an officer presence at the scene.

The road has not been closed to motorists or pedestrians.

Pictures were taken this morning of the police cordon. Scroll through our gallery to have a look.