Woman found dead in Shetland named as man to appear in court

Claire Leveque was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to the Sandness area of the mainland.

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A woman who died in a disturbance in Shetland on Sunday has been named as a man is due to appear in court.

Police were called shortly before 5pm on February 11 to the Sandness area.

The 24-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene has been named as Claire Leveque.

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

Police were called shortly before 5pm on February 11 to the Sandness area.STV News
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