Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th March 2025, at 09:00hrs
A man has been charged with murder following the death of Michelle Egge-Bailey in Cottingley, Bradford District.
Stephen Lawton, 45, of no fixed abode, has been charged with the murder of Ms. Egge-Bailey.
The charge follows an incident at a property on Airedale Avenue, Cottingley, on Monday, March 11th.
Lawton has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court later this morning, Wednesday, March 13th.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the charge after carrying out investigations into the incident at the residential property.
They are continuing to appeal for information from anyone who may have witnessed anything related to the incident.
The community has been left shocked by the incident, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, or use the live chat options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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