A man is charged with murder following death of a pensioner in Portsmouth

He is due in court charged with the woman’s murder

A man has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of a woman in Portsmouth.

Scott Langley, 48, of St. Pauls Road in Southsea is accused of the murder of Carole Langley, 74, at an address in Cyprus Road.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 17).

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Carole Langley died at the property in Cyprus Road, Portsmouth | The News

It comes after Hampshire Police have confirmed they were called just before 10am on Monday, September 14 to a report of a domestic incident at the property. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers.

Police have also confirmed that a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been made in relation to the response to this incident.

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