Sister of man killed in the ‘most brutal way’ issues plea as murder investigation continues
The sister of a man who was found dead at a Bronze Age stone circle after being killed in the ‘most brutal way’ has issued a plea to anyone with information about his death to come forward to police.
Issac Clare-Watts, 26, was discovered in Stanton Lees, Derbyshire, on Monday (22 June) afternoon.
The tragic discovery was made the day after a summer solstice event had been held at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle - a Bronze age monument in the East Midlands - with hundreds of people in attendance.
A murder investigation has been launched and police have confirmed a 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.
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As the investigation continues, Issac’s sister Jonimae urged those who attended the event to come forward if they had information.
Speaking to Metro, she said: “Please keep giving any information you may have.
“We will get justice for you, Isaac. You didn’t deserve any of this.”
In a heart-breaking tribute to her brother, she said: “It breaks our hearts to let you all know that Isaac, son and brother, was found dead on Monday morning.
“We all know he was ‘Isaac the Wonder Boy’ and that this will upset many. Contact is welcome but please understand we have no words or answers.”
Issac’s former employer, building company Frank Goulding Ltd, also paid tribute, saying in a statement: “Isaac joined us as a young man in 2016 to pursue a career in construction. He successfully completed his joinery apprenticeship and developed into a very skilled joiner.
“Isaac was a very popular member of our team and decided last year he wanted to take some time and go and see the world, in particular spending some time in Thailand to develop his Muay Thai skills, which was a passion of his.
“We are all very saddened to hear the tragic news and our prayers and sympathy go to his family.”
Derbyshire Police has also urged anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Tony Owen said: “I am urgently appealing for anyone who attended the summer solstice event over the weekend to please speak to officers as soon as they can.
“A young man’s life has been taken in the most brutal way, so it is vital that myself and the team build up a clear picture of the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
“This is why we urgently need to speak to everyone who was at the scene over the weekend.
"You may have only been there briefly and think you can’t help but you could hold the key piece of information we need to understand what has happened and help us to get justice for this young man’s family.
"So I would ask, please, that if you attended the event, you contact us urgently so we can build up a picture of the event itself and what has led to this man’s death.
"I also really urge anyone who captured video footage from the event over the weekend to please come forward. You could play a key role in helping us with this murder investigation."
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