Man charged with murder following woman's death

Clara Aberneithie

claraa@henleystandard.co.uk

09:19AM, Monday 09 March 2026

Murder investigation after the death of a woman in Henley

Police cordon on the scene at Phyllis Court Drive on Friday

A man has been charged with murder after a woman drowned in Henley.

Nelio Gouveia, aged 44 of Phyllis Court Drive, has been remanded in custody and will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court today (9th).

A post-mortem concluded that the cause of death was drowning. Formal identification of the victim, a 44-year-old woman from Henley, has not yet taken place but her next of kin have been informed.

Friday (6th) saw a significant police presence when Phyllis Court Club was cordoned off after police were called to Phyllis Court Drive at 7.50am.

On Friday, Detective Inspector Rob Underhill said: “The investigation is still in its early stages; however, an arrest has been made, and we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.”

There will be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation is ongoing."

He added: “I want to reassure the community that there is no risk to the wider public.”

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