Murder arrest after death of woman in Baildon

Emergency services were called to Aire Way on Sunday morning

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Bradford on Sunday.

The victim was treated by the ambulance service at about 09:45 BST following a concern for safety call at Aire Way, Baildon.

She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead, West Yorkshire Police said.

The 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remained in police custody, officers added.

The force said it had referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after it received an "earlier report of a linked matter from a member of the public".

Caroline Burnham, who lives nearby, said she only knew something had happened when the air ambulance arrived.

"We thought there'd been an accident on the park. We didn't know what it was. It's shocking, horrible."

Mrs Burnham's husband, Keith, added that several police cars had arrived and officers had then taped off the area.

"[It's left us feeling] apprehensive. This neighbourhood was lovely when we first moved here 40-odd years ago."

Flowers have been left at the scene in Baildon

Det Supt Emma Winfield, of West Yorkshire Police, appealed for witnesses to come forward.

“A woman has tragically lost her life and our thoughts are with her family and friends and those who knew her at this truly awful time," she said.

“We are conducting extensive inquiries to understand the circumstances of what has taken place.

"We would urge anyone that can assist us in this investigation to please make contact.”

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