Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Sydney bushland

A woman who was found dead in bushland in Sydney’s west has been identified, with police revealing a major update on the investigation.

A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found in isolated bushland in Sydney’s west at the weekend.

The body of mother Leanne Akrap, 47, was found by a passer-by in bushland on Irwin St in Werrington about 1.15pm on Sunday.

Leanne Akrap has been identified as the woman found dead in bushland at Werrington, in Sydney’s west. Picture: Supplied

Police believe the woman’s body had been in the scrub for “a period of time”, and was surrounded by clothes and other items.

“The area of the reserve in question is quite isolated, it appears the body has been there for a period of time,” Detective Superintendent Trent King said on Sunday.

A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found in the scrub in Sydney’s west. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Police established a crime scene alongside local detectives and commenced an investigation under Strike Force Dowerin.

A crime scene was also set up at Ms Akrap’s nearby home, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Police believe the woman’s body had been there for a ’period of time’. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Following inquiries, police arrested a 47-year-old man at a home on Powell St in Hobartville about 6pm on Monday.

He was taken to Windsor Police Station, where he was charged with murder.

The man was refused bail and is due to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.