Overview
- Officers found Lisa Smith, 33, with severe head injuries at a Fernside Avenue address at 12:26 a.m. on Friday and she died in hospital on Sunday evening.
- West Yorkshire Police have upgraded the case to a murder investigation led by the Homicide and Enquiry Team.
- A forensic post-mortem will determine cause of death, with prosecutors indicating court proceedings will reflect its findings.
- Gareth Brook, 34, of Fernside Avenue, was charged with Section 18 wounding with intent on Saturday, remanded in custody, and is due at Leeds Crown Court on January 16.
- Her family paid tribute and said organ donation was carried out, while a GoFundMe for funeral costs and her six children has passed £14,000.