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Laura Clements

Woman found dead in Pembroke beauty spot named as 18-year-old Lily Sullivan

A woman found dead at a Pembrokeshire beauty spot has been named as 18-year-old Lily Sullivan.

Dyfed-Powys Police launched an investigation on Friday after the body of the young woman was found near the Mill Pond in the shadow of Pembroke Castle.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody on Friday night.

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Ms Sullivan was found in the early hours, having spent some time in Main Street in Pembroke the evening before, according to police. Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen or spoken to the teenager in her final hours.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers working on the investigation are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed Lily, pictured in what she was wearing last night, in the Main Street area from 7.30pm on Thursday, 16 December, and in the Mill Pond area from around 2am today [Friday]."

Lily Sullivan (Dyfed-Powys Police)

Ms Sullivan is thought to have been wearing a white cropped top, blue jeans with ripped knees, white belt and black patent boots on Thursday evening. She had a spider tattoo visible on her chest and had black hair which was bleached at the front.

Dyfed-Powys Police said formal identification of the victim has yet to take place. Her family is being supported by specialist officers.

Mill Pond in Pembroke (Google)

Anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation is asked to get in touch through the dedicated Public Portal.

You can also contact police by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org. Quote reference: DP-20211217-041.

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