Leeds stabbing victim named
60-year-old Mandy Barnett died earlier on this week
Last updated 28th Nov 2023
A woman who died after being stabbed in Leeds has been named.
Police say 60-year-old Mandy Barnett passed away after being attacked at a house in Leeds earlier on this week.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said:
"The family of a woman who died after being stabbed at a house in Leeds have issued a photo of her.
"Mandy Barnett, who was 60, passed away in hospital after she was attacked at an address in Prince Edward Grove, Farnley on Monday, 23 October.
"Officers attended the address after receiving a report from the ambulance service that they were treating a woman for stab wounds at the location.
"West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating the incident and a 17-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody after being charged with Mandy’s murder.
"Mandy’s family have also asked for people to respect their privacy at this very sad time."