A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was discovered in a Hampshire city, with police hunting a gold suitcase they believe may help unlock the case.

The body of Samantha Murphy, 32, was found at a house in Portsmouth on Thursday morning.

Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called following a report that the body of Ms Murphy had been located.

Police have arrested two men in relation to the incident and are appealing for help to locate a gold suitcase which they said they were 'keen to locate' and 'may assist with the investigation'.

The two men, both 32, one from Petersfield and one from Havant, have been been arrested on suspicion of murder.