Police have released the name and photo of a woman whose body was found in Horbury.

Officers attended at a house Ken Churchill Drive yesterday (Thursday, March 5) after receiving a concern for safety report.

Following searches, a woman’s body was found at the property.

Although formal identity is yet to be confirmed, the woman found is believed to be 37-year-old Carolann Barraclough.

Investigations continue after Carolann Barraclough's body was found at the house in Horbury.

placeholder image — Investigations continue after Carolann Barraclough's body was found at the house in Horbury.

A 45-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of her murder, remains in police custody.

Enquiries remain ongoing today by detectives following the launch of a murder investigation.

DCI Stacey Atkinson, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Complex enquiries remain ongoing at Ken Churchill Drive and will be for a number of days as we investigate what has taken place there.

“Work to formally ID the woman found at the address remains ongoing, but we do think it is Carolann, and specially trained officers continue to support her family.

“We recognise this incident will cause concern locally and I can advise residents we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter.”