Man charged with murder after woman's death at cemetery
Police have named the victim after she was discovered in Stubbington on Monday (July 24th)
Last updated 27th Jul 2023
Detectives investigating the death of a 71-year-old woman at Crofton Cemetery in Stubbington have charged a man with murder.
Ann Blackwood, from Lee-on-the-Solent, was found in Lychgate Green at 3.47pm on Monday (July 24th), having been assaulted.
She was treated at the scene by police and ambulance crews, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Ms Blackwood’s family said: “Her daughter, brothers, their families and all her friends are absolutely devastated by the loss of Ann Blackwood.
"A loving, caring, kind-hearted mother and friend who was very popular in her local community, she was enjoying her retirement with an active lifestyle which included tennis, sailing, cycling and music”.
Hampshire Police said a 'thorough investigation' has been carried out.
66-year-old Martin Suter, of Portsmouth Road in Lee-on-the-Solent, has been remanded in custody to appear before Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday (July 27th).