Two arrests after man found dead by Derbyshire footpath

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Police were called to the footpath by a member of the public

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found near a footpath.

Derbyshire Police said they were called to an area near Risley Lane in Breaston at about 19:20 BST on Friday by a member of the public.

A 24-year-old and 21-year-old are currently in custody, a force spokesman said.

Officers will remain in the area while an investigation is carried out, and police are appealing for witnesses.

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