Woman, 18, found dead near pond as man, 31, arrested on suspicion of murder

POLICE have released a picture of an 18-year-old who was found dead near a pond.

Lily Sullivan was found dead in Pembroke, south-west Wales, shortly after 4am on Friday and a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Dyfed-Powys Police released a photograph of Lily taken hours before she died in the hope witnesses recognise her clothing.

Pembroke Mill Ponds, where Lily's body was found, is near Pembroke Castle and is a beauty spot popular with visitors.

Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw the teenager in the Main Street area from 7.30pm on Thursday and in the Mill Pond area from around 2am on Friday.

Lily was wearing a white cropped top, blue jeans with ripped knees, white belt and black patent boots.

She had a spider tattoo visible on her chest, and had black hair, which was bleached at the front.

Paying tribute, pal Mena Williams wrote on Facebook: “I will never forget our times together growing up, it feels like yesterday.

“The moments you shared with us all will always speak of the great person that you were. May you rest in peace Lily Sullivan.”

A force spokesman said: "Her family is being supported by specialist officers.