Woman who died following a disturbance in Shetland named

A woman who died following a disturbance in Shetland on Sunday, 11 February, 2024, has been named as Claire Leveque.

Police were called around 4.55pm to the Sandness area of Shetland following a report of a disturbance and the 24-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday, 15 February, 2024.

Claire Leveque

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