Man charged with murder after death of woman

A man has been charged with murder following the death of woman in her 70s.

Hampshire Police said it was called to a "domestic incident" at a property on Cyprus Road in Portsmouth just before 10:00 BST on Monday.

The force said Carole Langley, 74, was pronounced dead at the scene and Scott Langley, 48, of St. Pauls Road in Southsea has been charged with murder.

He remains in police custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning.

The force said the woman's next of kin had been notified and were currently being supported by specialist officers.

A mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been made in relation to the force's response to the incident.