Overview
- Gilly Livie, 68, was found with a stab wound to the neck at her home in Cheriton on 9 January and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency response.
- A post-mortem confirmed the cause of death as a stab wound to the neck, and next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
- A 39-year-old man known to Ms Livie was discovered at the address with neck and leg injuries and remains in a stable condition in hospital.
- Hampshire Constabulary says it is not seeking other suspects and does not believe there is an ongoing risk to the community.
- Police have maintained a cordon and forensic work at the cottage, confirmed a referral over prior police contact was returned by the IOPC for local investigation, and continue to appeal for information.