Man admits teen’s manslaughter
A MAN has admitted killing teenager Lily Sullivan in the run-up to Christmas last year.
The body of 18-year-old Ms Sullivan was discovered at Mill Pond in Pembroke town centre in the early hours of Friday, December 17.
Lewis Haines, 31, pleaded guilty to her manslaughter when he appeared in the dock of Swansea Crown Court yesterday, but denied a charge of murder.
The court heard his pleas were not acceptable to the prosecution and the defendant, from Lamphey, Pembroke, will stand trial on the murder charge in June.
Haines was further remanded into custody until his trial, which is expected to last two weeks.
Speaking after her death, the family of Ms Sullivan paid tribute to a “kind and caring” daughter.
In a statement, they 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.”