Death of woman found in marina 'not suspicious' as man released by police

03 April 2023 , 08:04

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Police stand guard next to a forensic tent by a houseboat at the scene following the discovery of a woman's body in Caversham (Image: Peter Manning/LNP)

Police have said they are no longer treating the death of a woman, whose body was recovered from a Reading marina, as suspicious.

Police were called at around 10.30am on Saturday to reports of a body in the water at Thames & Kennet Marina, Henley Road, Caversham.

The woman, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene.

A 61-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to the woman's death.

However, Thames Valley Police has confirmed that the suspect had since been released with no further action to be taken.

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In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the force said: "Following the discovery of a woman’s body in the Thames & Kennet Marina, Henley Road, Caversham, yesterday morning, an investigation was launched to ascertain the circumstances of her death.

The Reading marina where a woman's body was discovered on the weekend (Peter Manning/LNP)

"Officers were called to the scene at just after 10.30am following reports of a woman in water, and tragically, she was declared deceased at the scene.

"A man was arrested in connection with the investigation, but he has now been released with no further action to be taken.

"We would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we investigate the circumstances.

"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the woman who has died."

Earlier on the weekend, police described the woman's death as being "unexplained".

"We are conducting a full and thorough investigation to ascertain the full circumstances of this tragic incident," they said.

Alice Peacock