Man arrested following manhunt in West Yorkshire
Police launched an investigation following the death of a woman over the weekend
Last updated 20th Nov 2023
West Yorkshire Police say they've arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a manhunt.
Searches for a suspect were launched after the death of a woman in the Ravensthorpe area of Dewsbury on Sunday.
West Yorkshire Police says officers were called to a property at 6.43pm on Sunday where the woman was found with serious injuries - she later died.
Detective Chief Superintendent Sarah Jones of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “A number of enquiries remain ongoing today into what has clearly been a very serious incident in Dewsbury.
“We recognise the concern and worry this will have caused to residents in the local area and are conducting an extensive investigation into what took place.
“A man has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the matter which is being treated as a domestic related incident.
“Local NPT officers will be conducting extra patrols in the local area today to reassure residents.
“I would ask anyone who can assist police enquiries to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing crime number 13230642219 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat
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