Horror as woman found 'stabbed to death' while man held for 'murder'
COPS have launched a murder investigation after a woman was stabbed to death in West Yorkshire.
At 6.59am this morning, police were called to reports of a woman found seriously injured in Ripon Avenue, Fartown.The woman, aged in her 50s, received emergency treatment at the scene but died a short time later at hospital.A scene is currently in place and enquiries are ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “A number of enquiries are ongoing into this very serious incident in which a woman has been fatally attacked on the street. “We have arrested a man on suspicion of murder and, while enquiries are at an early stage, I can say we do believe this was a targeted attack on the victim and an isolated incident.“I would ask anyone who saw the attack on the victim, has any relevant CCTV footage or who can assist enquiries in any way to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team .”
Chief Inspector Rebecca Calpin of Kirklees District Police, said: “Any such serious incident causes worry and concern among our communities and I can advise residents a full investigation is ongoing into what took place.
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