Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body of woman found in house as cops probe cause of death

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was found in a house, say cops. A post-mortem examination was unable to establish the cause of her death, say Hampshire Police. A man, 59, from Alton has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. He remains in custody at this time. […]

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was found in a house, say cops.

A post-mortem examination was unable to establish the cause of her death, say Hampshire Police.

A man, 59, from Alton has been arrested on suspicion of her murder.

He remains in custody at this time.

The force’s Major Crime Team is investigating “after the suspicious death of a woman in Alton”, a police spokesperson said.

They added: “We were called at 2.51pm on Sunday August 1 to an address on Spitalhatch, where the body of a woman was located.

“At this time, a post-mortem has been unable to establish the cause of her death and a further investigation is taking place.

“Formal identification has not yet taken place, but her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.”

Det Ch Insp Kate Gunson added: “This investigation is in its early stages, and we ask that anyone with information make contact with us.

“There will be an ongoing police presence in the area as we conduct our enquiries, we thank local residents for their patience.”

If you can help in any way, or if you have doorbell or dash cam footage of the area that may help the investigation, please call the police on 101.