'Good response' to murder appeal

Post-mortem tests showed Georgina Edmonds died from head injuries

Detectives investigating a 77-year-old woman's murder said they were pleased with the response of an appeal six months after her death.

Georgina Edmonds was found at her home in Brambridge, Hampshire on 11 January. She was tortured and had head injuries.

On Friday, officers stopped about 1,500 drivers with several people in the area on the day of the murder identified.

Police have also released the details of seven vehicles seen near the scene they want to trace.

These include a black 4x4 parked by the cemetery or bridge, a grey or silver Rover 416 and a small white van parked by the cemetery.

The public are still extremely appalled by this horrific murder and they want to help as much as possible Det Ch Insp Paul Barton

They are also trying to find a silver 4x4 parked by the cemetery or bridge, a green estate car seen in The Close, off Kiln Lane, a grey Volvo estate and a light-coloured Fiesta parked by the bridge.

Officers stopped vehicles matching the descriptions of the seven on Friday.

They also handed out leaflets to the public. A reward for information leading to the conviction of her killer has been raised from £5,000 to £20,000.

A Bluetooth broadcast was also transmitted from a police car patrolling the Eastleigh and Brambridge area between 1800 and 2200 BST.

The police message included images relating to the case.

Det Ch Insp Paul Barton, of Hampshire police, said: "The response from the community has been very positive.

"It is clear that the public are still extremely appalled by this horrific murder and they want to help as much as possible."

No charges

Detectives are still keen to trace a man seen on CCTV wearing a fluorescent jacket trying to get money out at a Tesco Express in Twyford Road with Mrs Edmonds' cash card on the day she died.

Officers are also trying to locate a number of items taken from Mrs Edmonds' home, including a handbag, a silver credit card holder, her cash card, cheque book and her brightly coloured key fob.

Four people have been arrested and eliminated in the inquiry, but no-one has been charged over the death.