Leeds murder police in hunt for victim's husband
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This image of Mark Barrott in 2015 was released along with CCTV images of him at Leeds railway station on Sunday
Detectives investigating a woman's murder have appealed for help to trace her husband and released CCTV images as he caught a train to Scotland.
Eileen Barrott, aged 50, was found with serious injuries when officers went to Naburn Fold, in Whinmoor, Leeds, at about 18.30 BST on Sunday.
The injured woman died at the scene, said West Yorkshire Police.
Mark Barrott, 54, left Leeds by train arriving at Edinburgh Waverley at 16:00 the same day, said the force.
CCTV images of Mr Barrott at Leeds railway station on Sunday have been released
Det Ch Insp Vanessa Rolfe said: "We urgently need to speak to Mark Barrott in connection with the investigation."
Anyone who has seen Mr Barrott or has information has been asked to contact the police.
"We would advise members of the public not to approach him but to contact the police immediately via 999 if they do see him," she added.
Police are also trying to trace Mr Barrott's car, a silver Toyota Avensis, registration FJ51 ZHB that is still believed to be in Leeds.
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