A HAMPSHIRE woman found dead in her garden pond died of natural causes, an inquest heard.

Angela Duke, of Hound Road, Netley, was found face-up in her pond by a police officer after her neighbour raised the alarm on March 6.

A pathologist’s report said the 74-year-old died from a heart attack.

At the Winchester hearing, deputy coroner for central Hampshire Simon Burge recorded a verdict of death due to natural causes.