15/06/2015

Man Arrested Over Bradford Body Find

A 26-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman's body in Bradford on 13 June.

The woman's body was found at a house on Holker Street on Sunday afternoon.

An investigation was immediately launched, leading to the arrest of a 26-year-old man at about 3am.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark McManus, from the Force's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "Around 3am this morning (15/6) detectives arrested a 26-year-old man from the Bradford Moor area of the city. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody this morning.

"I can confirm that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation."

(MH/JP)

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