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Man, 19, questioned over murder | Man, 19, questioned over murder |
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A man remains in police custody following the murder of an 18-year-old woman on a riverside footpath in Reading. | A man remains in police custody following the murder of an 18-year-old woman on a riverside footpath in Reading. |
Asha Muneer, 18, of Whitley, Reading, died from multiple stab wounds during the attack on Monday. | |
The part-time shop assistant, who worked at Laura Ashley on the Brunel Retail Park, was found near the River Kennet, alongside the A33, by a jogger. | The part-time shop assistant, who worked at Laura Ashley on the Brunel Retail Park, was found near the River Kennet, alongside the A33, by a jogger. |
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday night. | A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday night. |
Police set up a cordon at the scene and the footpath along the A33 - one of the main routes into Reading - remains closed near the Green Park industrial estate. | |
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said that a knife found near Miss Muneer's body had been examined by forensic officers, however it was not believed to be the murder weapon. | |
Detectives said the area was popular with dog walkers and cyclists, and have continued to appeal for information. | Detectives said the area was popular with dog walkers and cyclists, and have continued to appeal for information. |