Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Naburn Fold in Whinmoor

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in east Leeds.

Police were called to Naburn Fold in Whinmoor at about 6.30pm on Sunday, August 15.

A woman was found with serious injuries.

It was confirmed that she had died.

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor. Photo: Google.placeholder image
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor. Photo: Google.

A murder investigation has been launched.

Officers remain at the scene and a cordon is in place.

Full West Yorkshire Police statement:

"At 6.31pm on Sunday, emergency services attended Naburn Fold in Leeds after a woman was found with serious injuries.

"It was confirmed the woman had died at the scene and a murder investigation has been launched.

"Enquiries are ongoing and a police scene remains in place."

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