Police launch murder investigation in Wakefield

Police attended a property on Ken Churchill Drive, in Horbury yesterday morning (March 5) following a concern for safety report for a woman.

West Yorkshire Police officers remain at the address and searches are being carried out.

Police say due to the nature of the concerns, a 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police added: “The investigation remains at a very early stage and we are working hard to establish more information”.