Woman named in Halifax murder investigation
Police have named a woman who was found dead in Halifax on Sunday.
The body of Dawn Walker, 52, was found at around 4.38pm near to Aysgarth Avenue, Lightcliffe.
In a tribute to Dawn, her family have said: “We write this with a very heavy heart that yesterday we lost a loving daughter, mother, Nanna, sister, Auntie and friend. In circumstances beyond our control, you were taken from us so suddenly. We ask at this time as a family, that you respect our privacy and allow us to grieve.”
Detective Inspector Amanda Wimbles of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “We would like to reiterate the family’s wishes for privacy at this extremely distressing time and ask for people not to speculate the circumstances regarding Dawn’s death.
“We are continuing to hold a-45-year-old male under arrest in custody at this time as our investigation progresses.
“Anyone with information to contact police on 101 or using the 101Live Chat facility on the website quoting log 1317 of 31st October.”