Thames Valley Police provide update on murder investigation in Harwell

Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit can provide an update in relation to its murder investigation in Harwell.  

We can confirm that the victim has been formally identified as Helen Rundle, aged 64.  

Our thoughts are with Helen Rundle’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time.  

A Home Office post-mortem examination found the cause of her death to be multiple injuries.   

Furthermore, Carl Rundle, aged 41, of The Park, Harwell, has now been charged with one count of murder today.  

Carl Rundle has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.  

We are not looking for anyone else in relation to the murder at an address in The Park at around 9.35pm on Tuesday, and there is no risk to the wider public.  

The victim’s wider family has requested that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time. Family liaison officers continue to support them.  

The scene watch is expected to remain at the address in The Park until Monday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.  

Our officers will continue to conduct extra patrols in the area so please speak to a uniformed officer if you have any concerns.