Dawn Walker death: Man, 45, charged with murder

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The body of Dawn Walker, 52, was discovered in Lightcliffe, near Halifax, on Sunday afternoon

A man has been charged with murdering a woman found dead in West Yorkshire.

The body of Dawn Walker, 52, from Halifax, was discovered in Aysgarth Avenue, Lightcliffe, near Halifax, shortly after 16:30 GMT on Sunday.

Thomas Nutt, 45, appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday morning charged with her murder.

Following the hearing Mr Nutt, of Shirley Grove, Lightcliffe, was remanded in custody to appear at the city's crown court on Thursday.

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West Yorkshire Police said they were continuing to investigate the incident

During the two-minute hearing, Mr Nutt, who was dressed in a grey jumper and grey jogging bottoms, was told the death occurred at some point between 27 and 31 October.

When told he would be appearing at the city's crown court the following day, he replied: "Yeah, no worries."

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