Murder investigation continues after man's death at Peak District solstice event
Officers are still trying to trace people who were at the event - before the death of 26 year old Isaac Clare-Watts
A murder investigation is ongoing following the death of a 26 year old man at a summer solstice event in the Peak District.
Isaac Clare-Watts was found dead at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at 1.38 pm on 22nd June, prompting investigators to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.
Detective Inspector Tony Owen from East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), leading the investigation, said: “My priority, and that of the team, remains on finding out exactly what has happened to Isaac, and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice."
"As part of the investigation we have issued appeals to the public this week asking all of those who were there to come forward and the response we have received so far has been very helpful.
"I’d like to thank all of those people who have been in touch with us so far – we have had hundreds of messages, photos, videos and some really key pieces of information from the public for which we are very grateful.
"We’d still like to hear from anyone who hasn’t yet come forward and who was at the site over the weekend, as well as anyone who captured video footage from there as well as dashcam footage of vehicles arriving or leaving.
"If you haven’t yet spoken to us please do get in touch. While we have arrested one man in connection with this incident, the investigation is still very much ongoing and we are keeping an open mind so information from the public remains key.”
A 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail as the investigation continues.