Body found in stone circle after summer solstice as police launch murder investigation

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 26-year-old man was discovered at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District.

The man's body was found on Monday afternoon at the Bronze Age site in Stanton Lees, Derbyshire, following a summer solstice event.

Derbyshire Police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family has been informed and is being supported.

Detective Inspector Tony Owen is urgently appealing for anyone who attended the summer solstice event between 19 and 23 June to come forward.

Police are seeking witnesses and anyone with video footage from the event to help establish the circumstances surrounding the man's death.