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Man who died in suspected murder at Peak District stone circle named by police

Man who died in suspected murder at Peak District stone circle named by police

Summary

A 26-year-old man named Isaac Clare-Watts died in a suspected murder at the Nine Ladies stone circle in the Peak District during a summer solstice event. Police arrested a 41-year-old man and are asking people who were at the event or have footage from June 19-23 to come forward to help with the investigation.

Key Facts

  • Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, from Nottingham, was found dead on Monday around 1:38 pm at the Nine Ladies stone circle.
  • The police described his death as a brutal killing.
  • A 41-year-old man is in custody, suspected of murder.
  • The Derby Mountain Rescue team assisted emergency services at the scene.
  • The police want to talk to anyone who attended the summer solstice event from June 19 to 23.
  • They are especially interested in any video or dashcam footage from that period.
  • Detective Inspector Tony Owen is leading the investigation and urged witnesses to contact the police urgently.
  • The Nine Ladies stone circle is an early Bronze Age site linked to a local story about women turned to stone as punishment for dancing on a Sunday.
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