Father's tribute to daughter after Shetland murder

Claire Leveque died in Shetland

A father has paid tribute to his 24-year-old daughter who was murdered in Shetland.

Claire Leveque, from Canada, was found dead in Sandness earlier this month.

Aren Pearson, 39, has been charged with her murder.

Describing Ms Leveque, her father Clint Leveque said she was "happy, positive and so friendly to everybody she's met in life."

On Thursday, divers and a recovery truck lifted the wreckage of a car which had been in the water off Melby pier.

This was less than half-a-mile from the house where Ms Leveque's body was found.

Mr Pearson appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court last week, where he made no plea and was remanded in custody.

Mr Leveque spoke to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) about his daughter, who he said enjoyed "being happy and doing things she loved doing and being with people".

He said he has been trying to focus on her memory.

"Typical daddy's girl," he said.

"There's nothing negative that anybody could possibly say about her."

Mr Leveque said she had a love of adventure.

Claire Leveque is pictured with her brother William

Ms Leveque grew up in Westloch, Alberta.

Mr Leveque said his daughter had travelled to Shetland late last year.

"This is terrible," he said of her death.

"There's no words to describe this whole situation."

He added: "My daughter texted me every night: 'I love you dad'. Every night of her life."