Murder probe launched in quiet Hampshire village Cheriton after death of Gilly Livie, 68
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her late 60s was found dead in a pretty village near a National Trust stately home.
Police were called to a house after concerns were raised about a woman there. When they arrived they found Gilly Livie, 68, had suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in the neck and she was pronounced dead the scene.
A 39-year-old man was also in the house, and he had injuries to his neck and leg that were initially described as life-threatening. He was taken to hospital and police say he is still there, and in a stable condition. They say the two “were known” to each other.
District commander, Chief Insp Korine Bishop said: “We know this incident will cause great shock in the community. I want to reassure people we have a large number of officers working hard on this investigation.
“While those enquiries are ongoing, we do not believe there is any further or ongoing risk to the community. At this time we are not looking for any other third party in connection to this investigation, but will continue to investigate with an open mind.
“Our officers have been carrying out enquiries at the address since this was reported to us, and are likely to remain in the area in the coming days.
“If you live locally and have any concerns or questions, please speak to those uniformed officers.”
It happened in the village of Cheriton in the middle of Hampshire, at a house off the B3046. Cheriton is near Alresford, about four miles east of Winchester. It is near the National Trust property of Hinton Ampner. Police were called just after 10.30am on Friday.
Hampshire police have asked anyone who lives in Cheriton and has CCTV to please check their footage between the hours of 11pm on January 8, and 11am on January 9.
Any footage or information can be sent in by clicking here and anyone with information can also call the force on 101, quoting the reference number 44260012077.