THERE was a large police presence in Southampton Common earlier today - and this is why.

Police have confirmed officers were in the area in relation to the murder investigation following the death of a woman in Millbrook. 

The body of a woman in her 60s was found at an address in Mansel Road East, Millbrook, on Monday.

READ MORE: Murder investigation launched after woman in her 60s found dead in home

Two people, a 48-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

Both remain in custody at this time.

Officers have been conducting enquiries in the Common area as part of the investigation. 

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