A murder investigation has been launched in Leeds after a woman’s body was discovered at Cottingley Towers, with police confirming an arrest has already been made.
West Yorkshire Police were called to the tower block in the Cottingley area of Leeds following the grim discovery. Officers moved quickly, and a suspect was taken into custody as detectives began piecing together the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
The case has shaken the local community, with Cottingley Towers being a well-known residential block in the area. Residents will no doubt be unsettled by the news, and police are expected to maintain a presence at the scene as their investigation continues.
Detectives from West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may have seen or heard something relevant. Investigators are keen to build a full picture of events leading up to the discovery, and anyone with details, no matter how small, is being urged to come forward.
The victim has not yet been formally named, and police have not released details about the individual who has been arrested. A post-mortem examination is expected to take place to establish the exact cause of death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police, quoting the relevant incident number. Information can also be passed anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.