A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in south Oxfordshire earlier this year, police have confirmed.

Nelio Gouveia admitted to a single count of murder during an appearance at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, according to Thames Valley Police .

His guilty plea follows the death of 44-year-old Jennifer Symonds in Henley-on-Thames back in March.

Thames Valley Police launched a murder probe after being called to Phyllis Court Drive at around 7.50am on 6 March, when they found Ms Symonds’ body. The force said Gouveia and Ms Symonds were known to each other.

Nelio Gouveia pleaded guilty during an appearance at Oxford Crown Court (AFP/Getty)

The defendant previously lived in Phyllis Court Drive, which is also home to the Phyllis Court private members’ club on the banks of the River Thames.

Gouveia was arrested on the same day Ms Symonds’ body was found, and was charged with her murder on 8 March.…