In the same month that a 76-year-old man was allegedly killed in Wendover, at around 12.20pm on Monday, April 26, members of the public contacted the emergency services to report an assault on the Grand Union Canal in Broughton.

After the paramedics and police arrived, and despite their best efforts, a man, who was a charity worker, died at the scene.

Rob Butler, Aylesbury MP

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the man who lost his life today. Please contact the police if you have any information at all that could help with the investigation. This can be entirely anonymous, through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. https://t.co/OUy5CSlAYU

— Rob Butler (@RobBAylesbury) April 26, 2021

The crime scene happened in Broughton

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Following the sad news, Thames Valley Police have closed off the car park on Broughton Bridge, as well as parts of the path leading up to the crossing, whilst also confirming that a woman has been arrested.

They also confirmed that another person has been arrested for the crime. 

The crime happened near Bridge 14 on the Grand Union Canal and on April 27, numerous police vans, cars, and officers were seen investigating the area.

There was also a forensic tent near the bridge.

There is a huge police presence in the area

Despite the heavy police presence, some parts of the path near the canal are still accessible for cyclists and dog walkers.

The car park is closed off

Speaking to a pedestrian who was near the scene on the morning of April 27, she said: “I walked along here to Bridge Nine on Saturday, sometimes on my own or with my friends so it is not very good at all.

What the Canal & River Trust said on Twitter

A message from Richard Parry, chief executive.

If you have any information, please contact @ThamesVP, details can be found here: https://t.co/ymaW7U47rY https://t.co/spGHx5D5qX pic.twitter.com/Lg1DiGHiVs

— Canal & River Trust (@CanalRiverTrust) April 27, 2021

There are several police vans and cars at the scene

“I sometimes come here at 5am as I thought that was the best time to walk around during the lockdown, as I always felt safe walking around here.

“This is really strange and sad.

Large parts of the path near the canal have been tapped off

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“I used to walk in another place in Aylesbury but stopped when there was a murder there, so I started to come here.

“Where is it safe?”

This part of the Aylesbury stretch of the Grand Union Canal is closed off

A dog walker who was near the area added: “I don’t know what happened, but we’ve been told we can’t go near the bridge as it has been closed off for pedestrians/dog walkers.

“It’s not good to hear that something like this has happened so close to where we live in Broughton."

Police were seen taping off parts of the path near the canal

Another said: “This is incredibly sad.

“I walk along this path all the time so to hear and know that a crime as serious as this has happened in this area is very scary.

More details about the death will be released in due course

“My heart goes out to the people who are affected.”

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Dog walkers can still go near the area, but not in the areas which have been closed off

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Shearwood, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: “The canal path is a very popular leisure route for walkers, runners, and cyclists, especially on a sunny day like today.

Several police officers were seen in the area

“Therefore, I would appeal to anyone who was in the area, who saw or heard anything unusual to contact the force.

“If you would prefer, alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website or on 0800 555 111 and remain anonymous.”