Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was assaulted in Slough on Friday morning (April 25).

Officers were called to Grant Avenue at around 6.46am where they found a man and a woman with injuries. The 46-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment but, despite the efforts of medical staff, he tragically died on Friday afternoon.

Formal identification and other coronial procedures will be carried out in due course. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The second victim, a 34-year-old woman, sustained injuries that required minimal medical treatment.

Jakub Nowicki, aged 40, of Ascot Road, Maidenhead, has been charged in connection with the incident. He faces charges of Section 18 grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and criminal damage. Nowicki remains in custody and is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court at 10am tomorrow (April 28).

Detective Inspector Nick Hind, senior investigating officer from the Major Crime Unit, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this extremely difficult time. A scene will remain in place as we continue to carry out our enquiries and we thank the community in advance for their patience as our officers continue their work. I would encourage anyone who does have concerns to please speak to a uniformed officer in the area.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Thames Valley Police.