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Police Arrest Suspect in Isaac Clare-Watts Stabbing at Nine Ladies

6/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murdering 26-year-old Isaac Clare-Watts, who was found dead after a stabbing at the Nine Ladies stone circle in Derbyshire on 24 June 2026.
The stabbing occurred during a crowded summer-solstice gathering between 19 and 23 June, for which police ask attendees or anyone with video or dash-cam footage to contact them.
Derby Mountain Rescue helped East Midlands Ambulance Service and sent condolences to the family.

History

Historical Context

The Public Order Act 1986, passed after the Southall riot (1979) and Brixton unrest (1981) and the 1984-85 miners’ strike, replaced common-law offences and gave police authority to impose conditions on assemblies to prevent serious disorder. In June 2026 Derbyshire Police used those powers while investigating the stabbing of Isaac Clare-Watts at the Nine Ladies stone circle.

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Story summary

Police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murdering 26-year-old Isaac Clare-Watts, who was found dead after a stabbing at the Nine Ladies stone circle in Derbyshire on 24 June 2026.
The stabbing occurred during a crowded summer-solstice gathering between 19 and 23 June, for which police ask attendees or anyone with video or dash-cam footage to contact them.
Derby Mountain Rescue helped East Midlands Ambulance Service and sent condolences to the family.

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