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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Carmarthenshire.

Police were called to a Broadmoor Farm between St Clears and Laugharne on Tuesday evening and a woman’s body was discovered at the scene.

The woman has been named locally as Fiona Scourfield and colleagues and neighbours have paid tribute to her.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody this morning.

A spokeswoman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We are investigating the murder of a female whose body was found at a property in the St Clears area.”

(Image: Aled Llywelyn) (Image: Aled Llywelyn) (Image: Aled Llywelyn)

The police spokeswoman added: “Police were called to the property at approximately 5.47pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

“Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Next of kin have been advised and are being supported by specialist officers.”

An incident room has been set up at Carmarthen Police Station and HM Coroner has been informed of the death.

Julia John, who works in Laugharne Post Office and Pharmacy, said: “I'm really shocked, I can't believe it.

“I heard the news from my daughter last night after a friend of hers past the scene and saw all the police."

Mayor of St Clears, Jane Rees, said the community was saddened and shocked by the news.

“It is horrific, it is such a peaceful community to think that something like this would happen,” she said.

“The emergency services responded quickly and I thank them for that but it is a tragedy that has unfolded.

“Our thoughts are with the family.”