Farmer bailed following murder arrest

Police say investigations are ongoing after shooting leaves one man dead and another injured

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A Derbyshire farmer arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder has been bailed
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A Derbyshire farmer arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder has been bailed

A Derbyshire-based farmer arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder has been bailed. Police officers arrived at the property in Eccles Road, Whaley Bridge at around 1.20am on May 1 following...

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