A man was found dead after attending a summer solstice gathering at the Bronze Age stone circle in the Peak District, UK.

Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, from Nottingham, was discovered at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees after police were called to reports of a man's body at 1:38PM on Monday.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Derbyshire Police have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody while detectives continue their investigation, The Guardian reported.

Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, was killed at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle. Credit: Heritage Images / Getty

Police make urgent appeal to everyone at the event

Law enforcement is now urging anyone who attended the celebrations over the weekend to come forward as they work to find out exactly what happened.

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," Owen continued. "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," he added.

Police are also asking anyone who was in the area between June 19 and June 23 to get in touch, particularly if they have photos or videos from the event.

Officers are additionally seeking dashcam footage showing vehicles arriving at or leaving the site over the weekend.

Isaac Clare-Watts, from Nottingham, was pronounced dead at the scene. Credit: Derbyshire Constabulary / Facebook

Loved ones pay tribute to Isaac

Before leaving late last year to travel, Isaac worked as a joiner for Nottingham-based construction firm Frank Goulding Ltd.

It is understood he had recently returned to the UK and had been planning to continue travelling around the world.

Paying tribute, the company said: "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," they added.

Historic site at the centre of a murder investigation

People familiar with the area said the historic spot had hosted multiple parties and raves in recent days.

One local dog walker, who asked not to be named, said: "We used to go up there 15 years ago and it was always a peaceful gathering with a lovely atmosphere.

"In more recent years it has attracted a different type of crowd and they hold raves and parties up there now," they continued. "There's absolutely loads of people who turn up, there's lots of drugs and loud music... I wouldn't be surprised if it is connected to that but what a tragedy for a young man to die like that.

"The event has sort of evolved and now it doesn't reflect what the solstice is about – like peace and love and respect. Most people up there aren't celebrating the solstice, it's just an excuse for a big party," they added.

Per English Heritage, Nine Ladies Stone Circle is a small early Bronze Age stone circle "traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday."

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Two boys aged 14 and 15 have been arrested following a robbery that lead to the tragic death of an 82-year-old woman in the UK.

Joy Middleditch was found on the floor of her home on Saturday, March 25, following the robbery which left her breathing but in a critical condition, per Sky News.

The 82-year-old was taken to the James Paget University Hospital in Norfolk where she sadly passed away in the early hours on Monday, March 27.

Two teenage boys from the Lowestoft area in east Suffolk have been arrested following her death, and are being questioned by Martlesham Police.

As per a previous Sky report, Middleditch described her attackers to the police just hours before she passed away, stating that masked men barged into her home before knocking her to the floor and making off with her handbag.

"When we initially spoke to her at the scene, prior to her being taken off to hospital, it was reported that she heard a noise at the door," Sarsfield Donohue, Acting Superintendent (East Area) for Suffolk Police described.

He went on: "At some point during this incident a handbag has been stolen from the premises and then she was left at the premises until she was found by her family the following day."

The handbag was recovered "a short distance away" from Middleditch's home.

The officer described the attack as: "a really cowardly and callous attack on what was an elderly and vulnerable female in their own home."

Middleditch's family described her as: "A strong, determined character who loved life and her dog. She was a loving person who was sadly taken from us too soon.

"We as a family would like to thank the police and the community for all their help and support."

As per the Independent, a police spokesperson said: "A 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy, both from the Lowestoft area, were arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

"A Home Office post-mortem examination was carried out on Monday 27 March. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed, pending further investigation."

Police have urged anybody with information about the attack to come forward by "using the online portal or by calling 101 quoting the reference 37/17537/23."

As per BBC News, a floral tribute has been established outside the home where the attack took place as residents share their shock and grief about the crime.

At the All Saints and St Margaret's Church near the home, prayers were said and candles were lit for the 82-year-old woman.

The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

Our thoughts are with Middleditch's loved ones at this time.

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A grieving mom is urging people to avoid cooling off in open water close to where she lives after her teenage son died while swimming there last summer.

Kalen Waugh, then aged 16, went for an ultimately fatal swim in Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, UK, in July last year during warm weather.

He'd recently completed his GCSE examinations and was set to start the last couple of years of his education that September.

Sadly, just a few months before then, he decided to go into open water to cool down on a hot day – and never came back out alive.

Per The Mirror, at least 12 young people have died while swimming in open water in the UK since the start of May.

The deceased victims include two youngsters at Bournemouth beach last week, with an inquest hearing today there was a "suggestion" they were caught up in a riptide.

The death of Kalen – who drowned while cooling off in the water – is still being mourned by his mother, Vicky Waugh, who last week issued a warning about the dangers of going into open water on Facebook.

Sharing an article about the risks associated with cooling off in the quays, Vicky wrote: "I seriously beg you all please don't do it.... find other ways to chill in the sun especially all kalens mates with most of u living near to there."

Included in her post were six broken heart emojis.

In a separate post, the mom paid tribute to her son, the Daily Mail reports. She said: "I spent your whole life worrying about who would be there for you, or who would look after you if something ever was to happen to me, Kalen Waugh.

"For me to be here in this s*** world living this s*** life without you. Never once in all them years of worry did I think it would be this way round."

Kalen was described by New Park Academy as a "cheeky chappy who certainly kept staff on their toes."

The school's principal Almut Bever-Warren told The Mirror: "Kalen was a very popular student with us, he had a college placement for September, mum was very proud of him that he had sat his GCSEs, the first in the family.

"I had spoken to the parents of the Year 11 lads who Kalen had been with on Saturday night while we were waiting [at the scene] because I didn't want them to hear it via social media.

"You might be aware we are a special school, I didn't call an assembly, I went class by class, I've been here for 17 years and I've never cried, but I cried whilst I told them what it was like waiting with mum for the body to be retrieved.

"I said to them I do not want to stand there again with one of your mums and the children were very respectful and accepted that."

Our thoughts are with Kalen's friends and family as we approach the first anniversary of his untimely passing.

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An 88-year-old woman was allegedly "left to die" by her carers after she went without food or water for over 25 days, according to her family.

Rob Taylor, a former North Wales rural police officer, explained that his mother, Sarene Thomas, was admitted to an unnamed hospital and they informed him that they were beginning end-of-life care for the 88-year-old following a stroke.

Taylor has expressed his feelings on social media about what he described as the "inhumane" treatment of his mother after she was taken from the hospital and placed in a care home and "left to die".

The former police officer stated that he hasn't shared the story to question the legality of how the 88-year-old was treated but to express his thoughts on the "ethics" of it.

In a video posted to Twitter on March 16, Taylor began by explaining why his mother was in the hospital and that she had a "fantastic life".

"I obviously went up to be with her and spend time with her – on the Monday, which is three weeks gone – and this Monday the doctor told me that there was nothing more they could do for her sadly and all fluids and food were withdrawn and she was put on end-of-life care," Taylor explained.

He had spent a lot of time with her, he said, but he had to attend to something else so left her side and was then informed that he had caught Covid and therefore couldn't return to the hospital for some time.

The former police officer was then informed that he had to take his mother from the hospital and place her in a care home, which he obliged.

Taylor went on to reveal that his mother was "left to die" in an "inhumane" way. He said: "This is not a story about illegality or legality, it’s about ethics. My mom is still alive. 24 to 25 days in without any food, any water, no IV drip, nothing – she’s still alive – and it’s inhumane and absolutely harrowing to the family."

Taylor credited the district nurse that visited his mother once a day and defended their work and explained that his comments are not to attack them or the care home.

"But it’s the ethics that she is just left to die, slowly from dehydration and malnutrition in front of our very eyes," he went on. "This is how you would treat people back in the 11th and 12th century – not 2023. It’s absolutely harrowing."

"There is nothing we can do, absolutely nothing we can do – and they have been wonderful, it’s just that it’s incredible that she’s probably suffering and it’s heartbreaking, it’s absolutely heartbreaking for us."

Taylor posted a follow-up video on March 20 where he revealed that his mother had sadly passed away. He thanked well-wishers for their support while adding that although he hoped that the day would never come, he is comforted knowing that his mother is at peace after her ordeal.

Andrea Hughes, Director of Nursing for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s East Integrated Health Community, said via Metro: "We offer our sincere condolences to Mrs. Taylor’s family for their very sad loss.

"While we cannot comment on individual cases in any detail, we were in daily contact with Mr. Taylor about his mother’s care and we are investigating concerns that he has raised."

Our thoughts are with Sarene Thomas' loved ones at this time.

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