THIS is the scene of a suspected murder as police have cordoned off part of a Southampton estate.

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called to Mansel Road West, Millbrook at just after 6am this morning. The body of a man had been discovered.

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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No further details about her, nor the victim, have been released at this time.

An investigation has also begun into the cause of death.

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

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Forensics 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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