‘Lovely’ teen, 18, seen ‘arguing with man at Xmas party’ hours before she was found dead near pond as suspect, 31, held
A "LOVELY" teenager found dead near a pond was reportedly seen arguing with a man at a Christmas party hours before.
Lily Sullivan, 18, was discovered in Pembroke, south-west Wales shortly after 4am on Friday.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder, cops said.
Sources revealed she was seen having a heated row with a man at a festive party in a nightclub hours before her body was discovered at Pembroke Mill Ponds.
The 18-year-old was said to have vanished from the OUT club after the argument.
Locals said the CCTV footage being reviewed by detectives captured the dispute between Lily and an older man at the Christmas celebrations.
Her friends desperately issued appeals for information regarding her whereabouts on social media after she disappeared.
Dyfed-Powys Police released a photograph of Lily taken hours before she died in the hope witnesses recognise her clothing.
She was wearing a white cropped top, blue jeans with ripped knees, white belt and black patent boots.
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The 18-year-old had a spider tattoo visible on her chest, and had black hair, which was bleached at the front.
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.
The teenager’s mother Anna was said to be "devastated" after losing her only child just a week before Christmas.
Family friend Byron John said: "Lily was a sweet and lovely young woman, well spoken and very grown up for her years.
"She had the whole of her life in front of her. It’s just terrible.
"Her mother Anna doted on her, she was an only child and they were very close.";
Pembroke Mill Ponds, where Lily's body was found, is near Pembroke Castle and is a beauty spot popular with visitors.
Pals paid tribute describing her as a "lovely, sweet girl."
Close friend 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.
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"A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in police custody at this time.
"Anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation is asked to get in touch."
