Man charged with murder of Kirstie Ellis in Leeds
Police believe the 35-year-old laid dead in a house in Stanningley "for weeks"
Last updated 29th Mar 2022
A man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Leeds, who police believe laid dead in a house "for weeks".
The body of 35-year-old Kirstie Ellis was found in Stanningley on Saturday, and a man and a woman the same age were arrested a short time later.
West Yorkshire Police said Tony Brooks from Wakefield had now been charged with Ms. Ellis murder, while the unnamed woman had been released on bail.
Family left "shattered"
In a statement released by West Yorkshire Police, Ms Ellis' family said they had been left "shattered" and "heartbroken" by her death.
"Our lives have been left shattered and turned upside down with the news that no parent wants to hear, that our gorgeous daughter is no longer with us," the statement read.
"Kirstie Anne Ellis had a beautiful soul, a lover of music, socialising and having fun, her whole family is heartbroken over the loss of such an amazing woman.
"Kirstie had many friends and family who loved her and she will be missed so dearly."
The family also thanked the community and the media "for their support during this difficult time".