A 48-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a Hampshire woman.

Detectives charged Stephen Lay, of Tadley, late on Saturday night following his arrest on Thursday.

He will appear before Basingstoke Magistartes' Court tomorrow accused of killing a 48-year-old woman at her home address in Brighton Hill on May 26.

A post-mortem examination revealed she had died after being assaulted.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information. Call 0845 045 45 45 quoting Operation Jubilee.