At least one person is feared dead after a “serious incident” in Sunningdale in Berkshire, police say
A murder inquiry has started after a man died in a “serious incident” in Berkshire, police say.
Thames Valley Police said the man died after being found seriously injured in London Road, Sunningdale.
Several witnesses said police had been chasing a van, which was pulled over after getting stuck in traffic.
Witnesses said a man’s body was covered in tarpaulin by the A30, near its junction with Cedar Drive. A number of arrests have been made.
The large blue sheet could be seen on the ground next to a white van parked at the side of the road.
The van was half on the pavement outside a row of houses and opposite the Sunningdale Lounge pub, a Majestic wine warehouse and Sunningdale Motors.
Police officers and vehicles were positioned on the road.
A police spokesman said: “Following the discovery of a body on London Road in Sunningdale this afternoon, police have launched a murder inquiry.
“A number of people have been arrested. The road is currently closed and will be for the foreseeable future.”
Courtney Craig, 22, a waitress at Fego Caffe, near London Road, said: “There was quite a few people gathering around when the helicopter landed and lots of police.
“Everyone was pretty scared.
Police at the scene by the A30 “We had quite a few people in the cafe.
“We heard they searched the van and found a body of a man who was near death.”
David Redding-Lang, 52, landlord of the Sunningdale Lounge, saw the drama unfold outside the pub.
He said: “I was up in the office and I noticed a van being pulled to the side of the road by a patrol car.
“I thought it was just a minor offence, the van was a bit shabby.
“The next time I turned I saw the police chasing someone down the road.
“There were three other men on the ground. I later saw the police bring back the fourth man.”
He added: “I could see a body underneath the van, the van is directly opposite and I could see the body on the floor.
“The person had no shoes on and was very still.”
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