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| Body of woman, 77, found in house | Body of woman, 77, found in house |
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| A murder inquiry is under way after the body of a 77-year-old woman was found at a house near Winchester. | A murder inquiry is under way after the body of a 77-year-old woman was found at a house near Winchester. |
| There are unconfirmed reports the woman had been stabbed to death at the house in Otterbourne, Hants. | There are unconfirmed reports the woman had been stabbed to death at the house in Otterbourne, Hants. |
| Some 30 police officers are involved in the investigation following the discovery of the elderly woman's body at 1745 GMT on Friday. | Some 30 police officers are involved in the investigation following the discovery of the elderly woman's body at 1745 GMT on Friday. |
| Scene of crime officers were at the location during the night. Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses. | Scene of crime officers were at the location during the night. Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses. |
| Det Supt Shirley Dinnell, leading the investigation, said: "This kindof crime is very rare in Hampshire and even more unusual in a rural area such as this. | |
| "We need to find who was responsible for the murder as soon as possible." | |
| A post-mortem examination will be conducted over the weekend. |