A MAN arrested in connection with the murder of a Hampshire resident has been released with no further action against him.

The 58-year-old man, who has not been named, had been detained on suspicion of murder after the death of Carl Scott who was found at his home in Birch Court, off Thurmond Crescent, Stanmore, Winchester on March 22.

He returned to answer and was told that he was no longer under suspicion.

A police spokeswoman said: "The investigation is ongoing."

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation can contact police on 101, quoting Operation Teasel.