Trial date set for man accused of murdering 26-year-old at Peak District summer solstice event
A trial date has been set
A provisional trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering 26-year-old Isaac Clare-Watts at a Peak District summer solstice event.
Isaac was found dead in the area of the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on Monday, June, 22, 2026.
Szymon Babynko, of Commonwealth Way, London, was subsequently charged with Isaac’s murder, and appeared at Derby Crown Court today (Wednesday, July 1, 2026).
Mr Babynko has also been charged with attempted murder in relation to an incident in Hady Lane, Chesterfield on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
No pleas were entered during today’s hearing, and a provisional trial date was set for November 23, 2026.
Mr Babynko was remanded into custody until his next appearance at Derby Crown Court on Septmber 25, 2026, when he is expected to enter a plea to the charges.
A 41-year-old man who had been arrested in connection with the incident has now been released without charge.
Officers from Derbyshire Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information which can help with the investigation.
Information can be passed via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) at https://orlo.uk/iGJyQ or by contacting us and quoting the reference 26*364216:
• Website: They have crime reporting tools on their website: https://orlo.uk/jdNQa
• Facebook: You can send them a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone: Call them on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/XHVUG