Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police SNT

24/06/2026

Great advice from our Rural Crime Team.

Unfortunately we are getting an increased number of reports in relation to this but also people allowing their dogs to go in the river during the hot weather to cool down.

Please bare in mind that if you allow your dog to go in the river where there are nests or ducklings nearby, this may have the same result in the ducklings being abandoned before they are ready.

🚨 Bird Lovers Beware 🚨

We’ve recently been made aware of bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts getting too close to nests in order to take photographs.

Sadly, this has had a serious knock-on effect, with some birds abandoning their nests altogether.

This is deeply concerning. Disturbing nesting birds can cause stress, expose eggs or chicks to predators, and ultimately lead to breeding failure. Many of our native species are already under pressure, and these avoidable disturbances only add to the risk.

📸 Please remember:
Love them from a distance… or risk losing them completely.

If you see someone being suspicious or being too close to a nest then please report it to us. You can do this by:
☎️ Call 999 if this is happening at the time!
📞 101 non emergency
💻 Report online to https://orlo.uk/OMhXS

Respect wildlife, keep a safe distance, and help protect our birds for future generations. 🐦💚

24/06/2026

Further re the in the Peak District.

| Man who died at summer solstice event is named | Reference 26*364216

A man who died at a summer solstice event in the Peak District has been named.

We were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at 1.38pm on Monday 22 June.

Isaac Clare-Watts, from Nottingham, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 26-year-old’s family have now released this image of him and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. He remains in custody.

We remain keen to hear from anyone who was at the site over the weekend, as well as anyone with video footage from the summer solstice event, and dashcam footage of vehicles arriving and leaving over the weekend.

A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where members of the public can send us information directly via this link – https://orlo.uk/yWNmP

Information can also be passed to us via the below methods, quoting the reference 26*364216:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/qYdzx
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/cei0N

24/06/2026

Update re in Peak District

| Man arrested on suspicion of murder | 26*364216

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in the Peak District.

We were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at 1.38pm on Monday 22 June.

Emergency services attended the scene and a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead.

He has not yet been formally identified but his family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

An investigation into the circumstances of the man’s death has been launched.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. He remains in custody.

We remain keen to hear from anyone who was at the site over the weekend, as well as anyone with video footage from the summer solstice event, and dashcam footage of vehicles arriving and leaving over the weekend.

A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where members of the public can send us information directly via this link – https://orlo.uk/DHurd

Information can also be passed to us via the below methods, quoting the reference 26*364216:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/Abngg
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/jsLK0

23/06/2026

in Peak District

| A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in the Peak District.

We were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Stanton Lees at 1.38pm on Monday 22 June.

Emergency services attended the scene and a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead.

The man has not yet been formally identified but his family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

An investigation into the circumstances of his death has been launched.

Detective Inspector Tony Owen, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), who is leading the investigation, said: “We know that there have been a lot of people in the area of Nine Ladies Stone Circle over the weekend celebrating the summer solstice and this incident will undoubtedly be shocking and distressing to those who were present, as well as the wider community.

“We are currently working to understand the circumstances of this man’s death so I would urge anyone who was at the site over the weekend, as well as anyone with any information, to please get in touch with us.

“We know people have been coming and going from the area over the course of the weekend so it is vital that anyone who was in attendance at any point over the weekend speaks to officers.

“We know that this will be of concern to people and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days so I’d urge anyone with any concerns to please speak to an officer.”

Officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information as well as anyone with dashcam footage from the area.

A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where members of the public can send us information directly via this link – https://orlo.uk/1FOZ0

If you can help with our investigation, contact us, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 26*364216:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/cNkon
•Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/PBA0S

21/06/2026

Do you know a rider who wants to improve their skills?

BikeSafe is a one day workshop focused on developing advanced police motorcycle riding skills.

Please scan the QR code or visit this link for more details: https://orlo.uk/67RRz

20/06/2026

During patrols today, officers issued tickets to these few vehicles for contravening the white line system on Main Road in Grindleford.

These vehicles had parked near a sign advising them of the offence by parking at the location and while there were spaces to park safely on the road or nearby.

Sadly, even with these signs in place motorists still commit offences putting themselves and other road users at risk.

This is the reason that the Safer Neighbourhood Team will continue to enforce the prohibition of parking at these locations where a white line system is present.

We all share the road, so let’s be responsible and park properly!

Rule 240 of the Highway Code says;
You MUST NOT stop or park on:
• The carriageway or hard shoulder of a motorway, except in an emergency
• A pedestrian crossing, including the area marked by white zig zag lines
• A clearway
• Taxi bays, as indicated by upright signs and road markings
• An Urban Clearway during its hours of operation, except to pick up or set down passengers
• A road marked with double white lines, even when the line nearer to you is broken

If you want to “Have your say” on the priorities, you wish us to look at then please complete the survey on the following link: https://orlo.uk/1rIvf

20/06/2026

A PCSO from the Safer Neighbourhood Team spent some time today at the Edensor Day, Open Gardens, & Fete near Chatsworth.

By being at the event, it gave the opportunity for those who attended to speak with an officer from their local beat team regarding concerns that they had, sign up to Derbyshire Alert, complete a Community Voice survey and ask about crime prevention etc.

Thank you for those people who took the time to complete the survey and speak to us.

If you would like the team to hold a Community Catch Up Event in your community, or even attend an event you are holding plus do talk at schools and community group, please get in touch via the following contact method asking fohttps://www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlos://orlo.uk/29z9d

16/06/2026

| Missing man Michael from Youlgreave has been found.

Thank you to everyone who supported our appeal.

15/06/2026

A PCSO from the Safer Neighbourhood Team spent this afternoon in between patrols at the following two primary schools speaking the children.

Earl Sterndale CE Primary School
Biggin C of E Primary School

During our time at the school in Biggin, we spoke to the key stage 2 children regarding the topic of County Lines.

During our time at the school in Earl Sterndale, we spoken to the key stage 1 and 2 children regarding the topic of Road Safety.

The children from both schools were very enthusiastic and asked various questions throughout the talks about both topics.

If you would like the team to visit your school or community group, please get in touch via the following contact method asking for Bakewell SNT.

https://orlo.uk/LSKKt