A WOMAN in her 70s died after she was found with serious injuries at an address in Basingstoke.

A 72-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

According to police, the woman was found at an address in Schubert Road in Basingstoke on Thursday, March 9. 

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Officers were called at 6.30am on Thursday, March 9, by the ambulance service.

Police said the investigation is in its early stages and officers are working to establish the circumstances of what happened.

As part of the initial enquiries, a 72-year-old man was arrested.

He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Officers will remain at the scene on Friday, (March 10) while enquiries are carried out.