Tempest Road Beeston: Police issue first image of woman killed in Leeds as man charged with murder

Ruth Baker, aged 48, from Carlisle, was found dead at a house in Tempest Road, Beeston, on Saturday, March 30.

Emergency services were called to the end-terrace property at about 1.15pm with the area quickly being cordoned off. Mrs Baker received medical attention but was confirmed to have died at the scene.

In a statement, her family said: “We are saddened by our loss, however we want to remember her in a positive light and not be darkened by the circumstances of her death.”

George Chalmers, aged 53, of Tempest Road, Beeston, has been charged with her murder.

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He appeared at Leeds Crown Court via video link this afternoon and was remanded in custody until a further hearing on May 3.