POLICE have arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found in the River Anton today.

Officers were called at 6.22am due to concerns for the welfare of a 50-year-old woman who was found in the river, near Bridge Street.

The woman was taken to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, where she was pronounced dead.

Her death is being treated as suspicious. 

The woman’s next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Ellie Hurd said: “We are continuing to make enquiries into the exact circumstances of what took place.

“A small area near Bridge Street remains cordoned off and it is likely that residents of Andover will see a lot of police activity throughout this weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

“We would like to hear from anyone who knows what happened or who has any other information that they think could help us.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting Operation Source.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.