A MAN has been arrested after a woman was found dead following a disturbance in Shetland.
Police were called to reports of an incident at a house in the village of Sandness just before 5pm on Sunday.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services while the man was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment.
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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 4.55pm on Sunday, February 11, officers were called to reports of a disturbance in the west of mainland Shetland.
"Emergency services attended and a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A man was arrested in connection with the incident and taken to hospital for treatment to injuries.
"Officers are not looking for anyone else and inquiries remain ongoing."
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