A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a woman in her 60s in Southampton. 

Richard Shaw, 48, of Derby Road appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court this morning. 

It comes after he was charged with the murder of a woman in her 60s who was found dead on Mansel Road East, Millbrook.

READ MORE: Millbrook murder investigation launched after woman found dead

The incident took place on Monday at around 8.35pm.

Two people from Southampton were arrested on suspicion of murder. 

One, a 38-year-old woman, has been released with no further action.

Shaw did not enter a plea and has been remanded in custody. 

He will now appear at Winchester Crown Court on Monday, November 28.

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