Leeds woman at centre of murder investigation was nurse at St James' Hospital neighbour reveals as West Yorkshire Police continue to search for her missing husband

By Grace Hammond
Published 16th Aug 2021, 18:17 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2021, 13:09 BST
Forensic officers comb the scene at Whinmoor, Leeds, after a murder investigation is launched into the death of Eileen BarrottForensic officers comb the scene at Whinmoor, Leeds, after a murder investigation is launched into the death of Eileen Barrott
Forensic officers comb the scene at Whinmoor, Leeds, after a murder investigation is launched into the death of Eileen Barrott
A woman who died in a suspected murder in Leeds was a nurse at St James' Hospital who had 'worked like crazy' during the pandemic, it has been revealed.

Eileen Barrott, 50, was found injured at her home in the Whinmoor area of Leeds on Sunday and died of her injuries.

West Yorkshire Police are continuing to look for her husband, Mark Barrott, 54, in connection with the murder investigation and officers have released CCTV footage of him after he boarded a train to Scotland in the afternoon.

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Mr Barrott was seen at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station later in the afternoon, the force said.

Detectives are searching for Mark Barrott after the murder of his wife, Eileen Barrott, on SundayDetectives are searching for Mark Barrott after the murder of his wife, Eileen Barrott, on Sunday
Detectives are searching for Mark Barrott after the murder of his wife, Eileen Barrott, on Sunday

It is understood the couple had lived in the terraced house on Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, for around 20 years and have two grown up children – a son and a daughter.

One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “She was a nurse who worked like crazy through the last 18 months.

“So, for this to happen is just so shocking.”

Some locals looked on as police and a large number of forensics officers, wearing protective white overalls, searched the streets around the house.

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Police guard the scene at Whinmoor, Leeds, after a murder investigation is launched into the death of Eileen BarrottPolice guard the scene at Whinmoor, Leeds, after a murder investigation is launched into the death of Eileen Barrott
Police guard the scene at Whinmoor, Leeds, after a murder investigation is launched into the death of Eileen Barrott

There was a large police presence in the area, with officers guarding a cordon around the house and at least 10 police vehicles parked in neighbouring streets.

One man said: “It’s not like this area.

“There are areas just down the round from here which have problems with drugs and gangs and that kind of stuff, but not here.

“It’s really quiet. That’s why it’s such a shock.”

Mrs Barrott was found dead at her home on Naburn Fold, WhinmoorMrs Barrott was found dead at her home on Naburn Fold, Whinmoor
Mrs Barrott was found dead at her home on Naburn Fold, Whinmoor

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said emergency services were called to the address at 6.31pm on Sunday, where a woman had been found with serious injuries.

She was pronounced dead at the scene