Lily Sullivan: Family pays tribute to 'kind and caring daughter' found dead in Pembroke

The family of an 18-year-old girl found dead in a pond described her as "kind and deeply caring".

Lily Sullivan, 18, was found in the beauty spot ponds in the shadow of Pembroke Castle in West Wales in the early hours of Friday morning.

A 31-year-old man is being held on suspicion of murder and police have been granted extra time to question him.

In tribute, her parents said: "Lily was a kind and caring daughter who will be deeply missed by everyone.

"The family are very thankful to all of Lily’s friends for their support.”

Detectives have appealed for information over Lily's death as they try to pinpoint her final movements.

Lily is believed to have been out with friends in the west Wales town from about 7.30pm on Thursday night and officers want to speak to anyone who may have seen her.

Detective Supt Paul Jones, said: “I would like to thank everyone who has contacted police with information, which is helping us build a picture of what happened to Lily.

"I would also like to thank the community for their support as the investigation continues.”

Her body was recovered from Pembroke Mill Pond - a popular area for tourists visiting the traditional market town - at around 4am.

A large cordon set up around the ponds has now been removed.

Dyfed Powys Police said Lily was out with friends in the town from around 7.30pm Thursday.

They said 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.

The spokesman added: "Her family is being supported by specialist officers."

Police previously said they were not looking for anyone else as part of their investigation.

'I will never forget out times together'

In an online tribute, friend Menna Williams wrote: "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.”

The Pembroke Mill Pond powered the ancient corn mill was built soon after the castle was founded and granted to the Knights Templars in 1199.

The castle was the birthplace of Henry Tudor and was the original family seat of the Earldom of Pembroke and dates back to 1093. It is the largest privately owned castle in Wales.