Hampshire police launch murder inquiry into death of woman
A MURDER investigation has been launched into the death of a pensioner.
The two people who died in Shanklin on Monday (June 20) have been named as Jean Irwin, 83, and John Irwin, 77.
Police cordoned off a home in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, after finding two bodies.
A post mortem examination of Mrs Irwin found death was from neck compression, while Mr Irwin died from ligature suspension.
A statement from Hampshire Police said: ‘Jean’s death is being treated as murder and John’s death is being treated as non-suspicious.
‘We’re not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.’