Brown Hill Terrace Harehills: Everything we know so far after woman murdered in Leeds and manhunt launched

The discovery of the woman came after police were called over concerns for a person at an address in the Harehills area of the city.

On attending, officers found the body of an adult woman and police have now announced that it is being treated as a murder. An appeal has been launched to find a man wanted in connection with the incident.

Here is everything we know so far -

What has happened?

West Yorkshire Police said that a "suspicious" death was being investigated after the body of a woman was discovered in Leeds on Monday (February 12).

At 3.29pm police attended an address on Brownhill Terrace, Harehills following a call of concern for a woman believed to be inside. On arrival, officers forced entry and found the body of a 44-year-old woman. 

A police scene was put in place for the next two days as enquiries continued into what had happened.

The woman’s death is being treated as murder and an investigation has been launched, led by the West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Have any arrests been made?

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death and released under investigation. 

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What is happening now?

West Yorkshire Police have appealed for information to help trace a man wanted in connection with the murder.

Enquiries suggest Warren Spence, aged 54, had been staying at the address in recent weeks.    Officers have released CCTV footage of him at a shop in Leeds City Centre on Friday 10 February, and at a petrol station on Low Road, Hunslet on Sunday 11 February. You can view the footage at the top of the page.

What have police said?

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “We urgently need to speak to Warren Spence in connection with our murder enquiry and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him or anyone who has information that could assist in tracing him.

“We understand that Warren often walks with a limp which can be seen on the footage below and frequents Leeds City Centre as well as areas of South Leeds including Hunslet and Belle Isle.

“Information from the public is vital and anyone who knows anything that could assist the investigation, particularly anyone who may have knowledge of his current whereabouts, is urged to contact us.

“We would advise members of the public not to approach him but to contact the police immediately via 999.”

How can I contact police?

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police without delay via 999 or 101 quoting Operation Pentaline, reference 13240080983.  

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.