Two people charged after body found outside house in Shetland

Two people have been charged after a woman was found dead in the Shetland Islands.

The body of Tracey Anderson - also known as Tracy Walker - was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

It is only the third time in the last 50 years that a murder inquiry has taken place on the islands off the Scottish mainland.

A man aged 31 and a 27 year-old woman who were arrested in connection with Ms Walker's death have since been charged.

Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and they are both expected to appear at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday 1 August.

Ms Anderson, 40, was found outside a house in Lerwick, Shetland's main town, at 2.05am.

Emergency services were called but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family said in a statement after the two people were charged: "We are very grateful to everyone who has been in touch over the last few days offering their support.

"We now ask that our privacy is respected as we come to terms with our loss."

Detective Inspector Ross Fitzgerald said: "Our thoughts are with Tracey's family and friends at this difficult time.

"I would again take the opportunity to thank local residents for their patience while officers have been in the area and also thank those who have assisted our enquiries so far.

"Anyone with information about this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 343 of July 30. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."