THE body of a woman has been found on the roof of a building in Hampshire.

Police are investigating after her body was found on the flat roof area of a building on Palmerston Road in Southsea at 10.50am yesterday.

A 53-year-old man from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "Officers are investigating after the body of a woman was found on Palmerston Road, Southsea at around 10.50am on Monday, 16 September.

"A 53-year-old man from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

"Anyone with information is asked to call Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44190330369."