Key Facts

• The body of a 26-year-old man was found at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle near Darley Dale.
• Emergency services arrived at the scene on Monday afternoon and the man was pronounced dead.
• Police have launched a murder investigation into the death.
• The man’s family has been informed and is receiving support from specialist officers.
• The Nine Ladies Stone Circle is about 4,000 years old and is a traditional site for summer solstice events.
• The police are asking witnesses or anyone who was at the site during the weekend to provide information.
• Extra police presence will remain in the area in the coming days.
• Derby Mountain Rescue Team assisted the ambulance service at the scene.