First Image Emerges of Woman Murdered Over £70 Drug Deal in Portsmouth
Shocking new details have emerged in the murder of Nadine Burden, 36, found stabbed to death in a Portsmouth home. The killing is linked to a botched £70 drug deal gone deadly.
Victim Identified: Nadine Burden
Nadine Burden was discovered with multiple stab wounds in a house on Toronto Road. Police believe the attack erupted after a drug deal fell apart, with those involved showing up demanding their share.
Knife Sought as Police Hunt for Clues
Detectives have launched an intense search around the property, combing through nearby drains and the surrounding area for the murder weapon – a knife still missing after the crime.
Two Women Held in Custody
Two local women remain in police custody at Portsmouth Central. A 43-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 52-year-old faces charges of assisting an offender. Both are being questioned by Hampshire Police’s major crime team.
Detective Inspector Simon Baker urges witnesses: “We are appealing to anyone who was near Toronto Road on Saturday night and saw anything suspicious to come forward. Even small details could be vital.”
Authorities continue their investigation as the community reels from the tragic loss linked to a meagre £70 drug deal.
