Leeds Woman Charged With Murder After Death of Three-Year-Old Girl

Pippa McGrath, 47, of Austhorpe Court in Leeds, has been charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter after police found the child's body in their home following a welfare call. McGrath was taken to hospital for urgent medical treatment and remains in stable condition while in custody. The case was first heard at Leeds Magistrates’ Court before being sent to Leeds Crown Court for further proceedings. West Yorkshire Police are treating the incident as isolated and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson acknowledged the tragic nature of the event and urged the public to allow the investigation to proceed while encouraging anyone with information to come forward. The local community expressed shock and grief over the incident in what is described as a quiet neighborhood.