A 52‑year‑old man has been charged with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered in a flat at Cottingley Towers in west Leeds.
Arrest and court appearance
Colin Mann, who is reported to live at Cottingley Towers, has been charged in connection with the death of Tracy Davenport, aged 58. He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 July.
Police response and investigation
West Yorkshire Police said officers attended Cottingley Towers at about 11:40pm on Friday 24 July after receiving a report expressing concern for persons inside one of the flats. On arrival, officers discovered the body of a 58‑year‑old woman and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
| Date/time | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 July, c. 11:40pm | Police called to Cottingley Towers; body discovered |
| Evening of 24 July | Colin Mann detained and later charged with murder |
| 27 July | Mann scheduled to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court |
Specialist units and family support
The force has confirmed that enquiries are being conducted by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team. Officers trained to support bereaved relatives are assisting the victim’s family, the police said.
- Victim: Tracy Davenport, aged 58
- Accused: Colin Mann, aged 52, of Cottingley Towers
- Investigation lead: Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (West Yorkshire Police)
The facts released by the police outline the immediate sequence of events and the criminal charge; detectives continue to gather evidence as part of their enquiries.
As is standard in homicide investigations, further updates are likely to be limited while detectives pursue lines of enquiry. Anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police quoting the ongoing investigation.
