AN inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was found in her flat.

Deborah Margaret Furgison, 59, of Windermere Avenue, was found dead in her flat on August 14, a court heard.

The inquest into her death was opened by area coroner Nicholas Walker on Monday at Winchester Coroners' Court.

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According to Mr Walker, housing officers had been attempting to contact Ms Furgison for some time, with police getting involved to investigate.

Entry was gained, with Ms Furgison found deceased. An autopsy has been undertaken, with the cause of death unascertained.

Mr Walker adjourned the inquest to take place in full at Winchester Coroners' Court on April 23 next year.