THE family of the victim of an alleged murder have paid tribute to their "loving daughter, mother, nanna, sister, auntie and friend".

West Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a body being found near Aysgarth Avenue, in the Lightcliffe area, at 4.38pm on Sunday.

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They discovered the body of a woman at the scene and have this afternoon officially named her as Dawn Walker, who was aged 52 and from Halifax.

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."

Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Sunday and he remained in custody throughout Monday.

The force said at the time of the arrest that officers were "not actively seeking any further suspects in connection with the death". 

Detective Inspector Wimbles said: “We are continuing to hold a-45-year-old male under arrest in custody at this time as our investigation progresses."

Police continue to appeal for information.

Anyone who can help should ring police on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote log number: 1317 of October 31.