A MURDER investigation has been launched in Southampton after the discovery of a woman's body.

Pictures from Canute Road show a significant police presence and a witness said a tent was set up in the carpark of Atlantis Court.

A witness said: "There are loads of police cars there and they have put up what looks like a big sheet.

"It looks like something big has happened there."

A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "We are in the early stages of investigating the circumstances of a woman’s death near Atlantis Court, Canute Road in Southampton.

"Officers were called by South Central Ambulance Service just after 4.30pm on Monday 1 May.

"A cordon remains in place.

"No further details are available at this time."