Murder Arrest in Batley After Woman Found Dead, Two Others Missing

A murder investigation is underway in Batley, West Yorkshire, following the discovery of a young woman's body inside a property on Norfolk Street. A 37-year-old man was arrested after an armed robbery at an Asda supermarket in Dewsbury, during which a knife was seized, and subsequently disclosed the woman’s body to police. Authorities believe there may be two additional people, a man and a woman, who could be in danger and are actively searching for them in the Dewsbury area. Police have established a heightened presence in Dewsbury town centre, near the River Calder and Westtown, and are appealing to the public for information, including CCTV and dashcam footage, to aid the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates emphasized that while the incident is serious, there is no wider risk to the public at this time. Local authorities have advised residents to avoid the police cordon area, with street closures expected to last at least throughout the day.