Appeal for witnesses following unexplained death – Oxford

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an unexplained death in Oxford.

At around 5.22am this morning (5/3), a 90-year-old woman sadly died after a fire at an address on Stubbs Avenue, Headington.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a file is being prepared for a coroner.

A police scene watch is currently in place, and will remain for the rest of the day.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector George Atkinson, said: “We are appealing for witnesses after this very sad death this morning.

“I understand this will be concerning for the community but there is nothing to suggest any wider threat to the public and we are investigating it as a priority.

“We would like to speak to anyone who was in Stubbs Avenue this morning, as you may have vital information to help our enquiries.

“Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250107823.

“Even though you may not have seen anything that was out of the ordinary, it may still assist in our investigation so please get in contact.”

“People can also report information to us completely anonymously through the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

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