Police are questioning a 45-year-old man after the body of a woman was found dumped in a suitcase four days after her wedding. The woman, named by detectives as 52-year-old Dawn Walker, of Halifax, was found dead in the village of Lightcliffe, three miles east of Halifax, West Yorkshire, on Sunday. Her family paid tribute to Walker in a statement released by police. “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.” A friend of the dead woman told YorkshireLive that Walker had a young son and got married the previous Wednesday. The friend, who asked not to be named, said Walker was kind, caring and friendly. Her body had been discovered in a suitcase on a grassed area at the back of some trees in Lightcliffe, which was cordoned off by police. “She got married on Wednesday and died on Sunday morning,” the friend said. “Dawn was a sound woman. She got married on Wednesday and now this has happened. “She was the soundest person you could meet. She was friendly and generous. She once paid for a disabled man’s shopping when he was short.” George Robinson, who represents the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward on Calderdale council, said: “This is devastating news for our community. On behalf of everyone in the ward, our thoughts and prayers go out to those that have lost their loved one. This is all very raw, and it would be improper to speculate on the circumstances.” Robinson said he had contacted the council and police to ask what plans there were to engage and support the local community. “I’ve also asked if the local schools have been briefed and how our young people will be supported,” he said. “We’re a closeknit community in Lightcliffe, and it’s an upsetting time for everyone. Please do check in on your neighbours to ensure they are OK.” West Yorkshire police issued a formal appeal for information from anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the area of Aysgarth Avenue, Lightcliffe, or the surrounding streets between 1pm and 4.38pm on Sunday. DI Amanda Wimbles, of the homicide and major inquiry 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 on 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.” She asked that anyone with information contact police on 101 or using the 101Live Chat facility on the website quoting log 1317 of 31 October.