Breaston murder: Two arrested as 21-year-old victim named by police

Two men aged 21 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found by a footpath in Breaston in Derbyshire. Credit: Ashley Kirk

Two men have been arrested in a Derbyshire murder investigation after a man's body was found by a footpath.

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

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

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

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

The pathway where a man's body was found is near the Navigation Inn Pub in Breaston. Officers will remain at the scene for some time. Credit: Ashley Kirk

The two men who were arrested by officers and are currently being questioned in police custody.

Drone pictures show the pathway where a body was found near Risley Lane in Breaston, Derbyshire. Credit: Ashley Kirk

Mobile phone footage from the scene on Friday night show a large emergency response as the body of a man was found on a path near Risley Lane.

Derbyshire Police says officers will remain in the area for some time.

People who live in the area are asked to check any CCTV or dash cam footage from the time, and to contact police with any relevant information.