Wokingham

Police have launched an investigation this morning after a body was found in the grounds of a school in Wokingham.

At around 8.20am, the body of a woman was found at Forest School in Winnersh.

The school has been closed at arrangement have been put in place to transport pupils away.

Unexplained death update - Forest School, Wokingham. Issued: Monday, 06 February 2006, 15:59:14

Statement from Ch Insp Tony Ismay

An investigation has been launched today into an unexplained death at a school in Winnersh.

At around 8.20am, a member of staff found the body of a woman in the grounds of The Forest Boys School.

Scenes of Crime Officers are currently at the school and a team of officers are taking statements from members of staff.

The school has been closed and pupils were sent home this morning.

At this stage we can not speculate into how the woman died but it is believed that she suffered head injuries.

I appeal to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious around the school grounds yesterday evening, or this morning, however insignificant you think it may be to contact police on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police