Tributes to loving Dawn

TRIBUTES HAVE been paid to a ‘loving daughter, mother and nanna’ after her body was found in Lightcliffe

Dawn Walker,52 and from Halifax, was found dead at around 4.38pm on Sunday 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.”

Floral tributes have been left in the area after the shocking discovery on the close-knit Stoney Lane estate.

One of the messages read:

“RIP to a lovely lady. You will be greatly missed.”

One woman, who was in the area but did not wish to be named, said: “She was a very friendly, happy lady. She didn’t deserve this.

“The community is very shocked.”

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 believe Dawn was killed sometime between Wednesday, October 27 and Sunday, October 31.

They are asking anyone with information that might help with their investigation to call them on 101, or via the chat facility on their website, quoting log 1317 of October 31.

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe councillor George Robinson has offered his condolences and is looking at ways for authorities to support the Lightcliffe community after the body of woman was found in the area.

“This is really devastating news. May our thoughts and prayers go out to those that have lost their loved one,” said Coun Robinson. “We’re a close knit community in Lightcliffe and naturally, this will be a deep blow to many.”

Lightcliffe man Thomas Nutt appeared before Bradford Magistrates Court yesterday charged with Dawn’s murder.

The 45-year-old, of Shirley Grove, was remanded in custody to appear before Bradford Crown Court today.

SCENE: Flowers at cordoned off parkland on the Stoney Lane estate, Lightcliffe. The body of 52-year-old Dawn Walker was discovered near Aysgarth Avenue on Sunday. A man has been charged with murder.