Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following an incident in Aylesbury yesterday (3/1).
Officers were called by South Central Ambulance Service at 4.20pm on Friday after the victim, a man aged in his seventies, was found with serious injuries at a block of flats on Silverdale Close, just off Fleet Street in Aylesbury.
The victim sadly passed away at the scene.
The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Formal identification and other coronial processes will be undertaken in due course.
An 80-year-old man from Aylesbury has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody at this time.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Nick Hind, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Firstly, I would like to wish my condolences to the family of the man who sadly died following this incident.
“We have launched a murder investigation and I recognise the concern this will cause in the local community. However, we have made an arrest and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and two parties are known to each other.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing into this incident and a scene will remain on for some time while our investigation is ongoing, we would apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
“We are confident that there is no wider risk to the community at this time, and I would urge anybody who has any concerns to please speak to any of our officers at the scene.
“We are carrying out a number of enquiries, but would ask if anyone believes they could have information that could assist our investigation to please get in touch on 101 or by making a report online quoting reference 43250003999.
“Or, if you do not wish to speak to the police you can anonymously contact the independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111”.
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