Murder investigation underway after death of woman in Baildon

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Baildon, West Yorkshire.

The woman was found injured at a property in Aire Way on Sunday, 24 July. She died later in hospital. A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

West Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the incident. It comes after the force said it received a report of a "linked matter" from a member of the public before the woman was found dead.

Police were called to the property by paramedics, who had arrived following a "concern for safety" at around 9.45pm on Sunday.

Specialist officers and investigators from West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are offering support to the woman’s family.

Det Supt Emma Winfield, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "A woman has tragically lost her life and our thoughts are with her family and friends and those who knew her at this truly awful time.

"We are conducting extensive enquiries to understand the circumstances of what has taken place and would urge anyone that can assist us in this investigation to please make contact."

Anyone with information should call police via 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.