Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Dies, Hillcrest Drive Bradford

*Tuesday 2 September 2025*

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a woman has died after an incident on Hillcrest Drive, Bradford on Friday (29 August.)  

Donna Smith aged 48 was taken to hospital but died from her injuries yesterday.  

Kiel Sanderson, 39 of Calderstone avenue was charged with a number of offences in relation to this incident and appeared at Bradford Magistrates Court yesterday.  

He’ll next appear at Bradford Crown Court on 30 September.

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