JURORS were able to hold a rolling pin which prosecutors claim was used to murder a Hampshire grandmother.

The marble rolling pin with two wooden handles was recovered from the kitchen at Fig Tree Cottage in Kiln Lane, Brambridge, where the body of 77-year-old Georgina Edmonds was found, Winchester Crown Court heard.

The rolling pin was in pieces - the main marble body and the handles were separate - as well as also being given a complete replica to inspect.

Crime scene investigator Leigh Aggar, who visited the scene around 20 times said the marble body of the rolling pin and one handle with a spindle attached was found on a unit in the kitchen.

The other handle was on the floor close to Mrs Edmonds' body, paramedic Ian Straughan had told the court earlier.

Mrs Aggar said she could see blood on the rolling pin.

Jurors heard that a large number of items were taken from the cottage and swabs taken from every room.

A pair of glasses were recovered from a dog bowl next to the body, the court heard.

Mrs Aggar said there were no signs of forced entry to the property and all windows and doors were locked, except one sash window to Mrs Edmond's bedroom.

Matthew Hamlin, 33, of Hamilton Road, Bishopstoke, denies murder.

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