A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man's body at a stone circle in the Peak District. Derbyshire Constabulary confirmed the arrest on June 24, two days after the victim, aged 26, was found dead at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees.
Arrest and investigation details
The suspect remains in police custody. The victim has not yet been formally identified, but his family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. The death occurred after people gathered at the national park to celebrate the summer solstice over the weekend.
Police appeal for information
Detectives are urging anyone who was at the site over the weekend, or who has video footage from the summer solstice event, to come forward. They are also seeking dashcam footage of vehicles arriving and leaving the area. Information can be provided via the Major Incident Public Portal, quoting reference 26*364216, or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Derbyshire Constabulary said in a statement: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in the Peak District. We were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at 1.38pm on Monday, June 22. Emergency services attended the scene and a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead. He has not yet been formally identified but his family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
