A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died following a fall from a block of flats in Southampton. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed the fatal incident occurred at an address on Cuckmere Lane in the Hampshire port city.
Emergency services were called at 2:43pm on Thursday following reports that a woman had fallen from the flats. The response teams arrived to find the victim with significant injuries.
The 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital but died on Friday from her injuries. The case has been classified as a murder investigation as detectives examine the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police search for suspect
Officers are actively searching for a man who they believe was present at the property when the fatal fall occurred. "Officers are pursuing lines of inquiry to identify a man within the property at the time of the incident," a spokesperson for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said.
The woman's family have been informed of her death and are receiving support from specialist officers. Police maintained their presence on Cuckmere Lane on Sunday, with patrols continuing in the surrounding area as the investigation progresses.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
