A MAN has been charged with murder after a woman in her 60s was found dead.

The woman in her 60s was found on Monday at 8.35pm in Mansel Road East, Millbrook.

Two people from Southampton were arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

READ MORE: Police search the Common as probe into alleged murder continues

Now Richard Shaw, 48, of Derby Road, Southampton, has been charged with murder.

A 38-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released with no further action.

Shaw has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

A police spokesperson said: "Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers."

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