Stanningley murder: Man to appear in court charged with the murder of Kirstie Ellis after body found in house in Stanhall Mews

A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of Kirstie Ellis.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 29th Mar 2022, 07:50 BST
Updated 29th Mar 2022, 08:26 BST
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Kirstie, who was 35 years old, was found dead at the address in Stanhall Mews on Friday, March 25.

Police said her body had been in the property a number of weeks.

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Tony Brooks, aged 35, of Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, has been charged with her murder.

Kirstie Ellis, who was 35, was found dead at a property in Stanhall Mews, Stanningley. A man is due in court charged with her murder.Kirstie Ellis, who was 35, was found dead at a property in Stanhall Mews, Stanningley. A man is due in court charged with her murder.
Kirstie Ellis, who was 35, was found dead at a property in Stanhall Mews, Stanningley. A man is due in court charged with her murder.

He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday).

A 35-year-old woman was also arrested in relation to the murder.

She has been released on police bail.

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