Police investigate unexplained death in Oxford

The body of a 61-year-old man was found off the A34 near the Peartree Roundabout.

Author: Andrea FoxPublished 9th Jan 2025

The body of a 61 year old man has been found off the A34 near Peartree Roundabout in Oxford.

His body was found at around 6.12pm on Tuesday 7 January.

His next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers.

Thames Valley Police say the death his unexplained but not suspicious and a file is being prepared for a coroner.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Richard Allmond made an appeal for witnesses:

“Did you see a grey Porsche Cayenne parked at the top of the A34 slip road at Peartree on Tuesday (7/1) between 8.30am and 6.12pm?

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen this vehicle, witnessed this incident or has dashcam footage to please get in touch."

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