Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Leeds.

Police were called to an ongoing disturbance at an address in Victoria Road, Headingley, at 6.26pm on Monday.  

Officers attended and found a 35-year-old woman with serious injuries.

Ambulance crews took the woman to hospital for emergency treatment but she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Armed officers were deployed to carry out arrest enquiries and detained a 36-year-old man in Kirkstall Road at about 8.30pm.

He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are leading the investigation.

Scenes remain in place in Victoria Road and Kirkstall Road to undergo forensic examination.

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