A 26-year-old man whose body was discovered near an ancient stone circle in England has been identified as Isaac Clare-Watts from Nottingham, as police continue investigating what they described as a brutal killing. His body was found on Monday afternoon at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees, Derbyshire, shortly after people gathered at the Bronze Age monument for annual summer solstice celebrations. Derbyshire Police confirmed his identity and said his family had released an image of him while appealing for information from the public. Officers are asking anyone who attended the event, captured video footage, or recorded dashcam footage of vehicles in the area to come forward. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as the investigation continues.

Friends, former colleagues, and people who knew Clare-Watts have shared tributes following his death. He previously worked as a joiner before leaving the United Kingdom to travel, including spending time in Thailand where he developed his passion for Muay Thai. His former employer remembered him as a skilled and valued member of the team who completed his apprenticeship and built a successful career in construction. Detective Inspector Tony Owen said a young man’s life had been taken in a brutal way and urged witnesses to help investigators understand what happened. Police believe people at the summer solstice gathering may have important information that could assist the case and help bring justice for Clare-Watts’ family. The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence and reviewing information today.