A SOUTHAMPTON dad found dead has been named as police release a woman arrested on suspicion of his murder.

Officers said 43-year-old Slawomir Turek's next-of-kin have been informed of his death.

As reported, police were called to Mansel Road West in Millbrook at around 6.11am on Wednesday.

Today police said a 49-year-old woman held in custody on suspicion of his murder has been released.

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In a statement Hampshire police said: "We can now identify that man as 43-year-old Slawomir Robert Turek.

"We have been in contact with Slawomir’s next of kin and his family is being supported by specialist officers at this time.

"Officers have been at the scene on Mansel Road West since Slawomir’s body was found, carrying out initial enquiries and making house to house visits.

"As part of our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death, we arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of murder.

Daily Echo: Police in Mansel Road West on Wednesday.Police in Mansel Road West on Wednesday.

"The woman has now been questioned by officers, and today she has been released under investigation to allow for us to make further enquiries.

"If you have any information that you think could assist the investigation, please do contact us on 101 and quote 44220124721."

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