04/09/2014
Police Launch Murder Investigation After Woman Is Found Stabbed In A Field
A mother who was found dead in a field in the New Forest is believed to have been stabbed to death.
Penelope Davis, 47, was looking after her horses at the time of the attack. Her husband, Pete, found her body on Ley Green Farm in Beaulieu.
Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Superintendent Paul Barton, who is leading the investigation said: "We are treating the discovery of a woman's body in Beaulieu as murder.
"I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Lyndhurst Road, Beaulieu yesterday, Tuesday 2nd September between 2pm and 5pm to contact us.
"We will be increasing our patrols in the area but I want to remind the community that crimes of this nature are extremely rare."
(CD/IT)
Penelope Davis, 47, was looking after her horses at the time of the attack. Her husband, Pete, found her body on Ley Green Farm in Beaulieu.
Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Superintendent Paul Barton, who is leading the investigation said: "We are treating the discovery of a woman's body in Beaulieu as murder.
"I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Lyndhurst Road, Beaulieu yesterday, Tuesday 2nd September between 2pm and 5pm to contact us.
"We will be increasing our patrols in the area but I want to remind the community that crimes of this nature are extremely rare."
(CD/IT)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 April 2015
Appeal For Information After Body Found In Fife
Police in Fife have appealed for information into an ongoing investigation following the discovery of a man's body in Glenrothes. Police discovered the body of Aleksandrs Sokolovs (29) inside a property on Tummel Road on Monday. The death of the Latvian-national is being treated as suspicious.
Appeal For Information After Body Found In Fife
Police in Fife have appealed for information into an ongoing investigation following the discovery of a man's body in Glenrothes. Police discovered the body of Aleksandrs Sokolovs (29) inside a property on Tummel Road on Monday. The death of the Latvian-national is being treated as suspicious.
14 October 2015
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Barnet
A murder investigation has been launched after a man's body was found following a fire in Barnet. Police were called to reports of a fire at a ground floor flat in Finch Close, Barnet just before 6am on Monday, 12 October. Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended and found an unresponsive man trapped inside.
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Barnet
A murder investigation has been launched after a man's body was found following a fire in Barnet. Police were called to reports of a fire at a ground floor flat in Finch Close, Barnet just before 6am on Monday, 12 October. Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended and found an unresponsive man trapped inside.
30 September 2015
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Liverpool Alleyway
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body in an alleyway in Liverpool. Merseyside police said that the woman's body was found in the Fairfield area on Monday, 28 September. A post-mortem examination has confirmed that the woman died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head.
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Liverpool Alleyway
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body in an alleyway in Liverpool. Merseyside police said that the woman's body was found in the Fairfield area on Monday, 28 September. A post-mortem examination has confirmed that the woman died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head.
25 September 2015
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found On Plumstead High Street
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Plumstead High Street. Police were called by a member of the public shortly before 14:00 on Wednesday, 23 September to a report of a man found unresponsive under a bridge near Plumstead Train Station.
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found On Plumstead High Street
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Plumstead High Street. Police were called by a member of the public shortly before 14:00 on Wednesday, 23 September to a report of a man found unresponsive under a bridge near Plumstead Train Station.
16 September 2015
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Hemel Hempstead
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Hemel Hempstead. It is understood that police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in Dunlin Road at about 22:30 on Tuesday night. Police are believed to have spoken to the man before leaving the scene.
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Hemel Hempstead
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Hemel Hempstead. It is understood that police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously in Dunlin Road at about 22:30 on Tuesday night. Police are believed to have spoken to the man before leaving the scene.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.