Woman, 50, at centre of Hambledon murder probe died 'from neck injuries'

A WOMAN whose death sparked a murder investigation died from neck injuries, a post mortem has found.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 5th Jul 2019, 18:06 BST
Updated 5th Jul 2019, 18:06 BST
Joanna Thompson died in Vicarage Lane in Hambledon on Monday, July 1. Picture: Hampshire policeJoanna Thompson died in Vicarage Lane in Hambledon on Monday, July 1. Picture: Hampshire police
Joanna Thompson died in Vicarage Lane in Hambledon on Monday, July 1. Picture: Hampshire police

Keen runner Joanna Thompson, 50, died after an incident at her home in Vicarage Lane, Hambledon, on Monday at 12.40pm.

Now Hampshire police has said a post mortem ‘indicated that the cause of death was injuries to the neck’.

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A police spokesman said: ‘Joanna’s next of kin were informed and are being supported by specialist officers.’

Joanna Thompson died in Vicarage Lane in Hambledon on Monday, July 1. Picture: Hampshire policeJoanna Thompson died in Vicarage Lane in Hambledon on Monday, July 1. Picture: Hampshire police
Joanna Thompson died in Vicarage Lane in Hambledon on Monday, July 1. Picture: Hampshire police
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