Man charged with murder after death of woman in Bournemouth

34-year-old Stephanie Hodgkinson was found dead at an address in Rosemount Road near Alum Chine

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 25th May 2023
Last updated 25th May 2023

Police investigating the death of a woman in Bournemouth have charged a man with murder.

Dorset Police received a report at 12.19pm on Friday 12 May from the ambulance service requesting assistance at an address in Rosemount Road.

Very sadly, a local woman was found dead at the scene.

At the opening of the inquest she was formally identified as 34-year-old Stephanie Hodgkinson.

Alberto Fioletti, 31 and of West Street in Fordingbridge, was arrested on suspicion of murder and subsequently taken to hospital.

He has now been released from hospital and following detailed enquiries by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), has been charged with murder.

He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday 25 May).

Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of the MCIT, said: “Our thoughts remain with Stephanie’s family and we are continuing to provide updates of developments from our investigation to them. We will continue to do all we can to support them.

“We have consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service, which has authorised the charge against Alberto Fioletti.

“It is important to stress to the public that this matter is now the subject of active court proceedings and there should be no commentary or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially prejudice proceedings.

“It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course and it would therefore not be appropriate for Dorset Police to comment any further at this time.”

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