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29/10/2008
Murder Inquiry Launched After Body Find
Detectives in Hampshire have launched a murder inquiry, following the discovery of a woman's body.
Paula Jane Poolton, 40, of Course Park Crescent, Titchfield, Fareham was last seen on October 17 in Portsmouth, Hants.
The victim was discovered in Park Gate near to Swanwick railway station on Monday.
Her black Peugeot 206 was seen at Tesco in Bursledon at around 9.40pm on Monday evening.
Detectives from Hampshire police’s Major Crime Department launched a murder investigation after her body was found.
A post mortem examination is due to take place and the body has not yet been formally identified.
Detective Chief Inspector Darren O'Callaghan, said: "I am appealing for anyone with any information about this incident to come forward.
"It is possible that someone in the area may have heard or seen something suspicious, if you did please contact the police immediately."
(JM)
Paula Jane Poolton, 40, of Course Park Crescent, Titchfield, Fareham was last seen on October 17 in Portsmouth, Hants.
The victim was discovered in Park Gate near to Swanwick railway station on Monday.
Her black Peugeot 206 was seen at Tesco in Bursledon at around 9.40pm on Monday evening.
Detectives from Hampshire police’s Major Crime Department launched a murder investigation after her body was found.
A post mortem examination is due to take place and the body has not yet been formally identified.
Detective Chief Inspector Darren O'Callaghan, said: "I am appealing for anyone with any information about this incident to come forward.
"It is possible that someone in the area may have heard or seen something suspicious, if you did please contact the police immediately."
(JM)
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