A murder investigation has been launched after a young man was found dead at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Derbyshire. Emergency services were called to the scene over the weekend, and officers have described the killing as "brutal".
The victim, who has not been named, was a popular member of a construction team, having joined in 2016 to pursue a career in joinery. He had recently returned to the UK after spending time abroad, where he had developed his passion for Muay Thai.
Derbyshire Police is urging anyone who was at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle over the weekend to come forward and provide any information they may have. This includes anyone who has video footage from the summer solstice celebrations or of vehicles arriving and leaving the area.
Officers are working to build a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding the victim's death, and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them urgently. The Nine Ladies Stone Circle is a sacred site for Pagans, and is often used for rituals and celebrations.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to piece together the events of the weekend. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and assist with the investigation.
