Teenager due in court charged with murder of mum Joanna Thompson in Hambledon

A TEENAGER is due in court charged with the murder of a mother-of-two in a village.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 16th Mar 2020, 14:54 BST
Updated 16th Mar 2020, 15:24 BST
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Hampshire police said the teenager is charged with murdering 50-year-old Joanna Thompson in Hambledon.

Her body was found at an address in Vicarage Lane on July 1 last year.

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Now the child will appear at Salisbury Crown Court tomorrow, with the court sitting as a youth court for the youngster’s first appearance.

Police at the scene of the murder in Hambledon in July 2019. Picture: Solent News & Photo AgencyPolice at the scene of the murder in Hambledon in July 2019. Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency
Police at the scene of the murder in Hambledon in July 2019. Picture: Solent News & Photo Agency
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Hampshire police confirmed the appearance today.

The force said the teenager was summonsed to court by postal requisition.

Previously a friend, Caroline Vine, who knew Ms Thompson for years, told The News: ‘I feel sick and so sad. She was such a lovely lady.

‘She was beautiful on the inside and out.’

Police have declined to give details of the teenager’s age or gender.