Bretby: Murder arrest after man shot dead in field

Police said the arrested man and Mr Kinston were known to each other

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot dead in a field.

Derbyshire Police said the body of Charles Kinston, 23, was found in a field off Brizlincote Lane, Bretby, near Swadlincote, on 29 January.

The force said officers were called just before 18:30 GMT and Mr Kinston was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Detectives said a man in his 30s was detained at the scene but later released on bail as inquiries continue.

Det Ch Insp Matt Croome, from the East Midlands Major Crime Team, said on Wednesday: "We understand that this incident has had a significant impact on Mr Kinston's family, friends and the wider community.

"Due to the ongoing investigation, we are limited about the information that can be passed to the public at this time.

"However, I want to be clear that the two individuals involved in this incident are known to one another, and officers have mitigated any risk to the wider public at this time."