Murder suspect Mark Barrott arrested in Moray
A man wanted as a suspect for the murder of his wife in Leeds has been arrested in the Elgin area this morning.
Mark Barrott, aged 54, was detained by officers from Police Scotland at about 4.30am today.
He has been 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.
He will be taken to West Yorkshire to be interviewed by detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
Detective Chief Inspector Vanessa Rolfe from West Yorkshire is the senior investigating officer.
She 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."
