Waterlooville murder probe: Police issue update on man arrested after woman's body found

By Steve Deeks
Published 26th May 2023, 18:10 BST
Updated 26th May 2023, 18:10 BST
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A man arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of woman’s body at a Waterlooville house has now been released from the investigation with no further action to be taken against him.

Police launched a murder probe on Monday after the body of a 54-year-old woman was discovered inside a house in Puffin Walk around 11.50pm. As part of the investigation a 56-year-old man from Waterlooville was arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Now police have confirmed he will face no further action. ‘He has been released from the investigation with no further action to be taken against him,’ a police spokeswoman said. ‘Following a Home Office post mortem, which was concluded today, the woman’s death has now been determined as non-suspicious.

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Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th May 2023 Picture: Habibur RahmanPuffin Walk, Waterlooville, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th May 2023 Picture: Habibur Rahman
Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Portsmouth on Wednesday 24th May 2023 Picture: Habibur Rahman

‘Her family have been informed of this decision and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.’

Police forensic teams were seen at the property for a number of days this week with the incident causing anxiety in the community.

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