Appeal for witnesses after woman dies at Leeds railway station

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives investigating the death of a woman outside Leeds railway station in the early hours of this morning are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to Wellington Street, outside Leeds railway station, at around 1.50am this morning (Sunday 8 August) following reports of a casualty. 

Paramedics also attended, however sadly a woman was later pronounced dead at hospital. 

Officers are still working to establish the full circumstances behind the woman's death. 

DI Gary Pinner said: "A full and thorough investigation into the incident is now underway. We're appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was in the area around the time before the incident occurred, as well as anyone who has any footage caught on a mobile phone or CCTV camera."

"Anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 74 of 08/08/21."