A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in a Southampton neighbourhood.

A huge police presence has been seen in Mansel Road West, Millbrook, this morning after a man's body was discovered at an address at 6.11am today.

Officers confirmed a 49-year-old woman from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.

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Police are investigating the cause of death.

Three police cars are currently in the area and officers remain outside one of the homes.

Forensics officers can be seen coming and going from the house, and residents confirmed there was one ambulance at the address at around 7am this morning.

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A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 6.11am today (March 30) after a man’s body was found at an address in Mansel Road West, Southampton.

"We are investigating the cause of death.

"A 49-year-old woman from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

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"A scene remains in place while officers conduct enquiries at the address."

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