A MAN has appeared in court today charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body.

Tony Brooks, 35, of Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, has been charged with the murder of Kirstie Ellis, who was found dead at an address in Stanhall Mews, Stanningley, last Friday.

He appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court this morning and was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Crown Court tomorrow (March 30). 

A 35-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released on police bail.

Scores of tributes have been left for Ms Ellis, understood to be from Bradford, following the news of her death. 

In a statement, her family said: "Our lives have been left shattered and turned upside down with the news that no parent wants to hear, that our gorgeous daughter is no longer with us. 

"Kirstie Anne Ellis had a beautiful soul, a lover of music, socialising and having fun, her whole family is heartbroken over the loss of such an amazing woman. 

"Kirstie had many friends and family who loved her and she will be missed so dearly." 

They added: "We would echo the police’s appeal and ask that if anyone has any information no matter how small to come forward and help the investigation."

Many tributes have also been left in a Book of Condolence set up by the Telegraph & Argus. 

Emma Dunne wrote: "You were a kind-hearted woman with a heart of gold.... you will be sadly missed by many R.I.P Kirstie xx."

Hannah Kitson added: "We will love you forever beautiful, rest in peace."

"Rest in peace cuz gonna miss you so much it's hard not being able to pick up the phone to talk to you sleep well angel, until we meet again," added Kayleigh Maddison.

Elizabeth Fearnley said: "RIP Kirstie. Beautiful lady taken so tragically from your family. Forever in our hearts."

Annemarie Bentley wrote: "May you rest in peace Kirstie. You were always a great friend to me growing up. I will never forget our childhood and teenage years together. We had some right laughs. Fly high my friend xxx."

Toni Marie said she had a "heart of gold" while Katherine Whitaker said she was a "beautiful and kind person". 

Another touching tribute said: "It was lovely to work with you, all but briefly Kirstie, you were a lovely, gentle girl."