Man charged with murder after ‘one of a kind' mum, 36, found dead in alleyway as heartbroken family pay tribute
Paris Kendall, 36, was discovered with serious head injuries near a school in Illingworth, Halifax.
Cops tragically pronounced Paris dead at the scene after being called to the location by the ambulance service on Wednesday.
A murder investigation was immediately launched and a 40-year-old man was arrested at a local address.
Officers have now charged Lee Taylor, from Halifax, with Paris' murder.
Taylor was held in custody for questioning on suspicion of murder following his arrest.
He was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on Saturday.
There are no other suspects being looked into as part of the murder investigation.
Following Paris' murder her grieving family gave an emotional tribute to the mother.
Paris' family described her as a "much loved mother, daughter and member of our family" in a heartbroken tribute.
They went on to say: "We have been left absolutely devastated by her loss.
"We want to thank all those who have paid such kind tributes to Paris, as they are a source of comfort at what is an awful time.
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"We would now respectfully ask for privacy in the days ahead, as we continue to grieve."
One of Paris' cousins took to social media to say: "Our Paris.
"No words at all, my beautiful big cousin, you did not deserve this. Rest in peace."
A stretch of the footpath near the primary school where Paris was found was taped off as part of the murder investigation.
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Officers were seen in forensic gear at the crime scene gathering evidence.
Cops are conducting patrols in the area to reassure the public following the harrowing incident.
Paris' relatives are being supported by officers as they continue to deal with her loss.
DCI Tom Levitt, who is leading the murder probe, said earlier: "Clearly any such incident will cause shock in communities and officers from the Valley NPT are conducting reassurance patrols in the area today and speaking with community partners.
"I can advise officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the case, and we continue to support the victim's relatives."
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