Police arrest a second man on suspicion of murder after 26-year-old ‘killed in most brutal way’

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Isaac Clare-Watts at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees.

The 26-year-old joiner was found dead at a summer solstice event in the Peak District on Monday (22 June).

Police launched a murder investigation after saying that Issac’s life was ‘taken in the most brutal way’ and confirmed that a 41-year-old man had been detained on suspicion of murder.

Yesterday, the 41-year-old was released on bail while the investigation continues.

Derbyshire Police have since announced that a 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (25 June) for the same offence and remains in custody.

The police are still appealing for anyone who attended the event or has any information about the incident to come forward.

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder (SWNS)

Det Insp Tony Owen, who is 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."

Police in Derbyshire said the victim was killed in the 'most brutal way' (SWNS)

Issac’s heartbroken family have also urged people to contact the police if they have any information.

In a post on Facebook, Issac’s mum Christy wrote: “Please share like mad, and thank you to those that have shared, please update with photo. We need to know who did this to Isaac”

She added: “To everyone who has shared, please continue to and update with this. It is so very important that anyone with anything, despite how little you may think it is, lets the police know. Many thanks.”

Police have now set up a Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) where members of the public can send the police information directly via this link – Public Portal.

If contacting the police with information, the public should quote the reference 26*364216.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.