Murder investigation launched after man’s body found in Peak District after summer solstice (opens original article in a new tab)

A murder investigation is underway after a 26-year-old man's body was discovered at a Bronze Age stone circle in the Peak District during a summer solstice event. Derbyshire Police are asking attendees of the event to come forward for information.

• A 26-year-old man's body was found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Peak District on Monday
• Derbyshire Police are investigating a murder and asking people who attended the summer solstice event between June 19-23 to come forward
• English Heritage notes the stone circle is a Bronze Age site with a local legend about nine ladies turned to stone