A dismembered body discovered at a flat in Wales has been identified as Tracey Woodford, police said, as a man was arrested over her murder. The 47-year-old is believed to have been attacked in woodland in Pontypridd on Tuesday before being taken back to the property of a man she is thought to have left a town centre pub with, officers said. Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' around 3pm on Friday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation. A man named locally as Christopher May, 50, has been arrested. Police confirmed yesterday they had been given an extra 36 hours to question the suspect. Scroll down for video . A dismembered body discovered at a flat in Wales has been identified as Tracey Woodford (above) who has been missing since Tuesday, police revealed . Ms Woodford was last seen by her family at around 12.45pm on April 21 in Rhydyfelin. She was reported missing the next day and her body was discovered after police received information she was with a man at the Skinny Dog pub for around two hours that night and left the premises with him. A police spokesman said: 'Police officers then visited the suspect's address and, following a search of the property, discovered a body. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder. 'A 50-year-old man remains in police custody and is assisting police with our enquiries.' After discovering the body police cordoned off an area surrounding nearby Pontypridd Rugby Club's Sardis Road stadium and officers were seen searching the undergrowth. At least four South Wales Police vans and one helicopter took part in the operation, prompting speculation from local residents. Detective Superintendent Paul Hurley described the events surrounding Ms Woodford's death as 'tragic'. In a press conference he said: 'The events have had a profound effect on her family and the wider community, especially given the harrowing circumstances of her death. Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property (above) yesterday afternoon, prompting police to launch a murder investigation . An officer stands guard near a trailer covered with blue tarpaulin. Detective Superintendent Paul Hurley described the events surrounding Ms Woodford's death as 'tragic' She was reported missing the next day and her body was discovered after police received information she was with a man at the Skinny Dog pub (above) for around two hours on Tuesday night . 'There are well established communities in the South Wales Valleys. I know those communities will rally around Tracey’s family.' He added that police want to speak to anybody who thinks they may have information that can help the investigation. They are particularly interested in those who noticed anything suspicious near Andrews Court, Rickards Street, or near the rugby ground. 'No matter how insignificant the information may seem, we would like people to contact us,' he said. 'We have a team of detectives and the support of specialist resources working on this inquiry and while we understand it will alarm the community, this is an isolated incident and we do have somebody in custody.' Police have cordoned off an area surrounding Pontypridd Rugby Club, near to where the body was found . Neighbours at the flat complex are shocked at the latest updates. One said: 'It is just too shocking to think about. You dread to think about that poor woman and what she went through.' Another added: 'Tracey had her problems over the years but she was loved by her family. 'No-one deserves to die like this. It doesn’t bear thinking about.' Reverend Michael Gable, a local vicar, also paid tribute. A 50-year-old man was arrested after police found the body at a property in Pontypridd. Above, an officer and a sniffer dog search nearby . Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Above, an officer near the scene . He said: 'It's a tragic situation. The community will be upset and concerned by this news. We send our thoughts and prayers to those involved.' A neighbour said: 'Tracey was loved by her family. No-one deserves to die like this. It doesn't bear thinking about.' Ms Woodford's next of kin have been informed but have not yet commented. A post-mortem is likely to take place today. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Body discovered in Pontypridd flat identified as Tracey Woodford, 47 . She is believed to have been attacked in woodland before going to the flat . Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' yesterday afternoon . Man named locally as Christopher May, 50, was arrested over the murder .