Man arrested for murder after woman found dead

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Officers will remain in the area while investigations continue

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Southampton.

Hampshire Police said they were called by South Central Ambulance Service to an address on Redwood Way, at 13:38 BST on Sunday.

A 39-year-old man from Southampton was later arrested on suspicion of murder and has been bailed while officers try to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.

The force said officers remained in the area and anyone with any information was asked to get in touch.

The woman's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

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