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Hampshire Murder Probe: Grandmother Stabbed
16 Jan
Summary
- A 68-year-old housekeeper was found deceased from a stab wound.
- A 39-year-old man, known to the victim, sustained critical injuries.
- Police are investigating but have made no arrests yet.
A fatal stabbing has sent shockwaves through the peaceful village of Cheriton, Hampshire, where 68-year-old housekeeper Gilly Livie was discovered deceased in her thatched cottage on January 9th. The beloved grandmother suffered fatal stab wounds to the neck, as confirmed by a post-mortem examination. Authorities responded rapidly, but sadly, Mrs. Livie was pronounced dead at the scene.
In connection with the incident, a 39-year-old man, known to Mrs. Livie, was taken to the hospital with injuries initially deemed life-threatening. He is currently in a stable condition. Detectives from Hampshire Police are leading the murder investigation, working to ascertain the precise details surrounding the event. A cordon remains in place at the property, with forensic teams continuing their work.
Hampshire Constabulary has stated they are not seeking any other individuals in relation to this case but have referred the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior police attendance at the residence before the fatal incident. The investigation is ongoing, with police appealing for local CCTV footage and information from the public.
