Woman Found Dead in Hambledon: Teen Held Over Murder

Tragedy on Vicarage Lane

Police have identified the woman found dead in Hambledon on Monday as 50-year-old Joanna Thompson. The keen runner was discovered in Vicarage Lane, sparking a murder investigation.

Teen Arrested and Detained

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of Joanna’s murder. The suspect is now being held under the Mental Health Act as inquiries continue.

Stabbed in the Neck

Hampshire Police confirmed a post-mortem revealed Joanna died from a stab wound to the neck. Her grieving family has been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

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