Man accused of Peak District summer solstice murder charged with assault

Babynko has previously been charged with the murder of Isaac Clare-Watts.

A man accused of a murder at a Peak District summer solstice event has been charged with two counts of assault.

Szymon Babynko, 24, previously charged with the murder of Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, in the area of the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on June 22, has appeared in Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 10 in connection with two counts of assault in the area of the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on June 23.

The polish national, formerly of Commonwealth Way, London, entered not guilty pleas to both charges.

The matter was adjourned to a future date.

Babynko has previously been charged with the murder of Mr Clare-Watts and attempted murder in relation to an incident in Hady Lane, Chesterfield, on 25 June.

He is next due to appear at Derby Crown Court on Friday, December 18.

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