Murder charge after man dies at summer solstice event

Image source, Supplied Image caption, Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, from Nottingham, was declared dead at the scene By Isaac Ashe East Midlands Published 29 June 2026, 09:21 BST Updated 45 minutes ago A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after another man died during a summer solstice event in the Peak District. Derbyshire Police launched a murder investigation after being called to reports a body had been found in the area of the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at 13:38 BST on 22 June. Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, from Nottingham, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said Szymon Babynko - a Polish national - had been charged with Clare-Watts's murder. Babynko, of Commonwealth Way, London, has also been charged with attempted murder in relation to an incident in Hady Lane, Chesterfield, on Thursday. He is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court later. A 41-year-old man - arrested on suspicion of murder after Clare-Watts's death - was released on bail last week. Police have set up a major incident public portal, through which members of the public can send officers information. Get in touch Tell us which stories we should cover in Derby Contact form Contact form Listen to BBC Radio Derby on Sounds and follow BBC Derby on Facebook , external , on X , external , or on Instagram , external . Send your story ideas to [email protected] , external or via WhatsApp , external on 0808 100 2210. Related topics Derbyshire Related internet links HM Courts and Tribunals Service