Man arrested in Horsforth murder investigation
The victim's body was found at an address in Horsforth yesterday.
Last updated 14th Apr 2021
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Horsforth.
Officers attended a property on Broadway shortly before 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, 13 April) where the body of a woman was found.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.
The body has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be that of a 26-year-old local woman. Her family have been informed.
Detective Inspector Amanda Wimbles, of West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "Our enquiries into this tragic incident are in their early stages. A young woman has lost her life and an investigation is underway to establish what has taken place within this property.
"We would urge anyone who has any information that could help our enquiries into this woman's death to please contact us."