A force spokesperson said: “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.placeholder image
A force spokesperson said: “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.

Photos show police at Peak District solstice stone circle as man arrested for murder after body found

Derbyshire Police were called to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees after the body of a 26-year-old man was discovered

These photos show police at the scene of an incident that saw a man’s body discovered at a Peak District beauty spot – with another man being arrested on suspicion of murder.

Derbyshire Police were called to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees after the body of a 26-year-old man was discovered at 1.38pm on Monday, June 22.

Officers arrested a 41-year-old man on Wednesday, June 24, on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident – and he currently remains in custody.

These photos were taken from the scene, and show police at the site – as their investigations continue.

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