Man suspected of murdering wife arrested in Scotland

A man wanted in connection with the murder of his wife in Leeds has been arrested in Moray.

Mark Barrott, 54, was detained by officers from Police Scotland in the Elgin area around 4.30am on Thursday.

The 54-year-old was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Eileen Barrott, aged 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, on Sunday.

Barrott will be brought back to West Yorkshire to be interviewed by detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe said: “We would like to thank all the members of the public who contacted us with information, and also our colleagues in Police Scotland for their assistance and support with this investigation.”

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