THE body of a 19-year-old woman has been found in a Hampshire town.

Police cordoned off an area of woodland close to Abbotswood Estate this morning after discovering the body at 6.13am.

Forensic investigators were also on the scene on Woodley Lane, opposite Cavendish Close.

The woman's identity has not been released.

A police spokeswoman said: "Officers attended the scene and investigations into the exact circumstances of her death are ongoing.

"Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

"At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious."