Murder investigation launched after 68-year-old woman stabbed to death in village

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 68-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a Hampshire village home.

Officers were called to the address off the B3046 in Cheriton at 10.31am on 9 January, where they found Gilly Livie seriously injured.

Despite the best efforts of attending officers and ambulance workers, she was pronounced dead at the scene, a Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said.

A post-mortem confirmed Ms Livie died as a result of a stab wound to the neck, he added.

An injured 39-year-old man, known to the woman, was also found at the address, the spokesman said.

He said: "The man had injuries to his neck and leg that were initially described as life-threatening. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition."

The force spokesman said no one else was being sought in connection with the incident.

He added: "An investigation was launched and detectives have been working to establish the exact circumstances of what took place."

Chief Inspector Korine Bishop said: "I want to reassure people we have a large number of officers working hard on this investigation.

"While those enquiries are ongoing, we do not believe there is any further or ongoing risk to the community. At this time we are not looking for any other third party in connection to this investigation, but will continue to investigate with an open mind."

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The force has confirmed it has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as it is understood officers had attended the address prior to the fatal incident.

A force spokeswoman said: "A referral was put into the IOPC due to prior police contact but was returned for local investigation."

A police forensic officer wearing white overalls and mask could be seen entering the property, which is sealed off with a police guard.

The quaint cottage, with only a few neighbouring houses, is at the end of a tiny country lane that was flooded in Friday's heavy rain.

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