Murder arrest of teen after woman's flat fall death

A view of the block of flats on Cuckmere Lane in Southampton where the fatal fall took place. Resident cars and a police car are parked in front. It is sunny.

The 25-year-old died in hospital on Friday after being found the day before

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died following a fall at a block of flats.

A 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being treated by paramedics at Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, on Thursday shortly before 14:45 BST. She died in hospital the following day.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said an 18-year-old man from Southampton had been arrested

It added that police were not currently looking for any further suspects and officers continue to patrol the area.

Bouquets of flowers left in front of the block of flats.

Bouquets and messages have been left at the entrance to the block of flats

The force said that the woman's family were being supported by specialist officers.

Floral tributes have been left at the entrance to the block of flats where the incident occurred.

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