Several High Wycombe residents have reacted to the news that a murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in the town.

At around 10.05pm on Tuesday, September 5, the emergency services were called to Bowden Lane in the town after a man was lying unresponsive.

He was later declared dead at the scene where he suffered ‘significant injuries.’

Forensics have been at the location since September 6 and are due to remain in place until September 7.

Bucks Free Press: The police were called to the scene on September 5 and will be at the scene until September 7 The police were called to the scene on September 5 and will be at the scene until September 7 (Image: NQ)

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The road has also been cordoned off by the police with residents living on Bowden Lane being able to leave and attend their properties by informing the on-duty police officer of their name and address.

An anonymous dog walker who lives near the crime scene said: 'I'm saddened, disappointed and shocked.

"When we first moved here, we were told we'd be away from stuff like this yet this has happened on our doorstep.

"It's desperately sad to hear that someone has lost their life in just a horrific way. I'm slowly coming to terms with it all as I live nearby." 

Wycombe resident, Penny Gielgud, who was also walking their dog at the time the police were present, added: "I was going to walk my dog down there as that's my regular route but I didn't go there yesterday.

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“I'm grateful for that now.

“How incredibly sad.

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"These things happen everywhere and I'm very shocked."

Another added: “This is someone's son that has been lost and it's very sad to hear.

“We know there are a lot of people who live down Bowden Lane are homeless as we've seen tents and rubbish so we can't speculate.”

The town’s MP, Steve Baker, added: “I was saddened to hear of the death of a man on Bowden Lane last night. The Thames Valley Police have my full confidence in conducting their murder investigation, and to bring the perpetrator to justice.”

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Anyone with information on the incident are encouraged to call Thames Valley Police quoting the reference number 43230398634.