A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found in a home in Millbrook.
The victim, who was in her 60s, was found in Mansel Road East on Monday.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder after woman found dead
A 48-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman from Southampton have since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
Several police cordons were in place yesterday around Mansel Road East and Windermere Avenue.
Residents said they had been there since the night before.
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Angeli Paul, who lives in Windermere Avenue, said: "It's very scary. We have been watching (police activity) all day. They are the older people's flats over there. Police were out looking at the floor all day."
Graham Garratt, who lives in Mansel Court, added: "It must have been serious, they’ve been here all night.
"I heard lots of screaming and shouting at about midnight and an ambulance with police vans. It happens a lot around here especially when they spill out the pubs."
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A 55-year-old man who lives in Windermere Avenue said: “I was walking my dog between 8.10 and 8.20pm. Five minutes later the blue lights came and they have been there all night."
DCI Nicola Burton, who is leading the investigation, said residents should expect a heavy police presence as the investigation continues.
She said: “We are still in the early stages of our investigation and you will see officers in the west of the city carrying out extensive enquiries so we can piece together exactly what happened.
“We believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no wider threat to the community at this time.
“If you have any information that can aid our investigation, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your evidence could be vital.”
Supt Phil Lamb, district commander for Southampton, said: “Understandably this incident will cause concern to residents, especially given the attempted murder which happened in the centre of the city last week.
“But I would like to reassure you that we have brought in more officers from elsewhere in the force to support our teams who are already out on patrol, supporting these investigations and reaching out to affected communities.
“If you have any concerns, please speak to officers when you see them. We are working incredibly hard and will continue to do so to make sure you feel safe.”
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 44220473341.
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