Man charged with murder after woman, 74, found dead in Portsmouth

48-year-old Scot Langley of St Pauls Road in Southsea is due in court later

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 17th Sep 2026

A man has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of a woman in Portsmouth.

Police were called just before 10am on Monday (14 September) to a report of a domestic incident at an address on Cyprus Road in Portsmouth.

Carole Langley, 74, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been told and are currently being supported by specialist officers.

Scott Langley, 48, of St. Pauls Road in Southsea has been charged with murder.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court this morning (Thursday 17 September).

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