Totton murder probe as suspect detained under Mental Health Act

A 51-year-old businessman was found dead at his home in Totton, Hampshire, on October 16, prompting a murder investigation by Hampshire Police. Officers responding to a report of a serious assault at an address on Matley Gardens discovered the man, later identified as company director Nigel Key, with fatal injuries. A 31-year-old man was also found at the scene with serious injuries, arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been detained under the Mental Health Act following an assessment by medical professionals.

Police said they were called at 1.32 p.m. on Thursday and that South Central Ambulance Service attended alongside officers. The 51-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Hampshire Police said detectives remain at the address while enquiries continue and that the deceased's family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

Mr Key ran a construction consultancy, SN Management Services, and lived in the Totton area with his late wife, Sheila. She died on October 2 after a two-month battle with cancer. In a recent social media post Mr Key paid tribute to her, saying her death had "left an enormous hole in...