Enquiries continue into the murder of 27-year-old man in Pontefract flat
Enquiries remain ongoing this evening following the discovery of a man’s body at a Pontefract flat yesterday.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to investigate the incident at a flat on Francis Lane House in Horsefair, and appeal for witnesses.
Police were called by the ambulance service to flats at Francis Lane House in Horsefair, Pontefract at about 4.17pm on Wednesday after paramedics attended and found the body of a 27-year-old man inside.
He has been named locally as Casey Bellwood, but went by the nickname 'Yogi'.
A 26-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the incident remains under arrest in police custody this evening.
Anyone who has information which could assist the enquiry or who saw suspicious activity at the address is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing police log 1114 of January 13.
Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent CrimeStoppers charity on 0800 555 111.