Woman's body found in marina in Reading

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a marina in Reading has been released, Thames Valley Police have said.

Police were called just after 10.30am on Saturday to reports of a body in the water at the Thames and Kennet Marina in Caversham.

Officers recovered the body from the marina and the man, 61, was arrested.

The woman's next of kin have been informed, the force said.

In an update on Sunday, police said no further action would be taken against the man.

A police statement said: "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."

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Detective Inspector Richard Pickering had said on Saturday: "Although the death is being treated as unexplained, we do not believe there to be any danger to the local community, and we are conducting a full and thorough investigation to ascertain the full circumstances of this tragic incident."