POLICE are expected to stand guard over flats in Thornhill Walk, Abingdon, for the rest of the  weekend as the Kerry Reeves shooting investigation goes on.

It comes as Thames Valley Police local policing area commander for South and Vale Supt Jim O’Ryan thanked residents for their patience as police inquiries continue.

Searches have been carried out around Abingdon in the ten days since Miss Reeves was shot, including in Boxhill Park over Wednesday and Thursday.

He said: "The past ten days have been a very difficult time for those living and working in Abingdon.

"Residents have been shocked and saddened by the murder of 26-year-old Kerry Reeves. Obviously our thoughts are very much with Kerry’s family and friends, and specially trained officers are continuing to support Kerry’s family during this harrowing time.

"While two people have been charged with murder, officers continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to Kerry’s death. This has resulted in a number of searches which have taken place in and around the town and we would like to thank the residents for their patience and tolerance while we carry out this vital work."

TVP spokeswoman Charlotte Redman said this morning that police had still not yet found a weapon during their searches.

It is understood police are still keen to talk to a woman spotted sitting in a white vehicle in Thornhill Walk around the time of the shooting.

Yesterday two men charged with the murder of Miss Reeves appeared in Oxford Magistrates' Court.

The charges are in connection with an incident that happened at around 8.20pm last Tuesday, when emergency services were called to a reports of woman having been shot in Thornhill Walk off Northcourt Road.

Billy Johnson and Charles Noble were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Oxford Crown Court on Monday.

Billy Johnson, aged 20, from Ripon Court, Corby, Northamptonshire, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder.

Charles Noble, aged 20, from Kempton Avenue, Northolt, Ealing, London, was previously arrested in connection with the murder on Wednesday November 4.

He was re-arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder.