Kirstie Ellis death: Man charged with Leeds murder

A man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body laid undiscovered for weeks after her death in Leeds.

Kirstie Ellis, 35, was discovered by police in Stanhall Mews, Stanningley, West Yorkshire, on Friday.

Tony Brooks, 35, of Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, has been charged with her murder and appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

He was further remanded in custody and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday.

A 35-year-old woman who was also arrested in relation to Ms Ellis's death has been released on police bail.

Ms Ellis's family have appealed for anyone with information "no matter how small" to contact police and "help the investigation".

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