A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was shot in the head outside flats in Abingdon.

The man, from Ealing, was arrested by Thames Valley Police last night on suspicion of attempted murder.

He has since been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

The woman, named by police as Kerry Reeves, died this morning at John Radcliffe Hospital after sustaining serious head injuries following the incident in Thornhill Walk.

Police said officers investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident have been carrying out searches and forensic examinations at a number of locations in and around Northcourt Road.

Flowers have been laid at the scene where Miss Reeves was shot, with many believing the 26-year-old has already died.

Neighbours in Thornhill Walk said they heard a loud bang, before emergency services arrived at the scene after the incident on Tuesday night.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said he heard Miss Reeves was shot in the face.

He added: "I heard a loud bang and someone screaming. All we've heard was that she was shot in the face. It's such a shame."

Another neighbour, who did not wish to be named, added: "I heard a noise, but thought it was a firework. Then I heard an almighty groan. Someone told me she was shot at close range in the face."

It was believed that Miss Reeves had been visiting a flat in the block when she was shot.

Bunches of flowers were today laid alongside a few single red roses with messages of sympathy to Miss Reeves and her family.