Highlands & Islands Man appears in Shetland court accused of murdering 24-year-old Claire Leveque The 39 year-old faced charges when he appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court. By Louise Glen February 15 2024, 4:31 pm February 15 2024, 4:31 pm Share Man appears in Shetland court accused of murdering 24-year-old Claire Leveque Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6375184/man-39-appears-in-shetland-court-charged/ Copy Link A man appeared at Lerwick Sheriff court charged with murder following the death of 24-year-old Claire Leveque. Image Facebook/Kenny Elrick. A man has appeared in court on a murder charge after an incident at Sandness in Shetland. Police were called to the Melby Pier area of Sandness to reports of a disturbance on Sunday afternoon around 4.55pm. A 24-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and police have remained in the area since. She has been named by police as Claire Leveque from Canada. Scotland, Shetland Islands, Beautiful view of island Shetland sheeps on the road; Shutterstock ID 1226770300; purchase_order: P&J; job: News Canadian Aren Pearson, of Shetland, has now appeared in the island’s sheriff court. He faced a single charge of murder and made no plea. Pearson was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. He will appear in court again within the next eight days.
