A body of a 26-year-old man was discovered at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees, Derbyshire, during a summer solstice gathering. Derbyshire Police have initiated a homicide investigation following the incident.
Authorities revealed that the man was found deceased at the site, where a number of individuals had gathered for the summer solstice event between June 19 and 23. Police are urging anyone present during that period or possessing event footage to come forward with information.
While the victim has not been formally identified, his family has been notified and is receiving support. Detective Inspector Tony Owen of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) emphasized the urgency of the situation, describing the man’s death as a brutal act.
Owen appealed to attendees of the summer solstice event to cooperate with the investigation, stressing the importance of gathering information to understand the circumstances leading to the tragedy. He emphasized the significance of even brief encounters at the scene, stating that individuals may hold crucial details vital for justice.
The Nine Ladies Stone Circle, an early Bronze Age monument, is traditionally linked to a myth where nine women were turned into stone as punishment for dancing on a Sunday. Authorities have established a major incident portal for information sharing, and the public is encouraged to contact the police with any relevant details quoting reference 26*364216.
