Emergency services were called to an address on Tempest Road, Beeston at just after 1:16pm on Saturday (30 March 2024) and discovered the body of an adult woman.
Despite medical attention she was confirmed to have died at the scene.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.
Enquiries remain underway to ascertain the full circumstances of what took place, but at this stage the incident appears to be isolated and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter.
Local Neighbourhood Policing Teams are carrying out reassurance patrols in the area.
This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
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