Derbyshire murder victim identified as 21-year-old man – as two remain in custody and another woman arrested

By Tom Hardwick
Published 26th Jun 2023, 14:09 BST
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A man whose body was found in a Derbyshire village has now been identified – as the police continue their investigations into his death.

Derbyshire Police were called by a member of the public on Friday, June 23 at around 7.20pm to a path near Risley Lane in Breaston – to reports that a body had been found.

A man was found dead by a footpath and a cordon was put in place.

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The man has now been formally identified as 21-year-old Owen Fairclough. Family liaison officers are supporting Owen’s family.

Two men are still in custody in connection with the incident, and a woman has also now been arrested.Two men are still in custody in connection with the incident, and a woman has also now been arrested.
Two men are still in custody in connection with the incident, and a woman has also now been arrested.

Two men aged 21 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for further questioning.

A 19-year-old woman has also been arrested for assisting an offender.

Officers remain in the area conducting CCTV enquiries and are available to speak to.

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Anyone who lives in the area and may have information, CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact the force using one of the methods below:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.