Basingstoke murder release after woman found dead in flat

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Police were called to Maldive Road on Tuesday

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman has been released.

Hampshire police were called to Maldive Road in Popley, Basingstoke, at about 16:00 GMT on Tuesday.

A woman in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. A 47-year-old man was arrested but has since been released on police bail until 19 March 2024.

The force released a statement confirming it is continuing to investigate after the results of a post-mortem were inconclusive.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said that woman's next-of-kin are being supported by specialist officers.

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