Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 40s was found dead in house on Station Road in Petersfield, Hampshire (pictured today)

Murder probe launched after woman in her 40s is found dead in house on leafy Hampshire street – as another woman, 25, is arrested

  • Woman was found at the home on Station Road in Petersfield just before 8pm

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Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 40s was found dead in house on a leafy Hampshire street. 

The victim was found at the home on Station Road in Petersfield just before 8pm yesterday. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the woman’s family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 25-year-old woman, from Bordon, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. 

Officers have launched an appeal for any potential witnesses who may have heard or seen anything last night to come forward. 

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 40s was found dead in house on Station Road in Petersfield, Hampshire (pictured today)

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 40s was found dead in house on Station Road in Petersfield, Hampshire (pictured today)

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 40s was found dead in house on Station Road in Petersfield, Hampshire (pictured today)

Investigators were spotted outside the home today as they conducting enquiries into the murder of the middle-aged woman (pictured). A 25-year-old woman, from Bordon, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody

Investigators were spotted outside the home today as they conducting enquiries into the murder of the middle-aged woman (pictured). A 25-year-old woman, from Bordon, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody

Investigators were spotted outside the home today as they conducting enquiries into the murder of the middle-aged woman (pictured). A 25-year-old woman, from Bordon, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody

Investigators were spotted outside the home today as they conducting enquiries into the murder of the middle-aged woman. 

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Crute, the Senior Investigating Officer, told MailOnline: ‘We would be interested to hear from any potential witnesses who might have seen or heard something on Station Road yesterday between the hours of 3pm and 8pm.

‘Any information could be useful, no matter how insignificant you may feel it is. Please call 101 with reference Op Cleome with any information, CCTV, or dash cam footage.’

Residents should expect an increased policing presence in the area as the probe is underway. Anyone with concerns is encouraged to contact police.

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