Male and female bodies found in fields near Derbyshire village | UK News

The bodies of a man and a woman were found hours apart in fields near a Derbyshire village.

The 23-year-old woman was found in a field near Staveley Road in Duckmanton around 8:40 a.m. Friday.

Just over two hours later, the body of a man in his thirties was found in a field off Tom Lane – less than a mile away.

Derbyshire Police said detectives were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

The woman has been named in reports as avid horse rider Gracie Spinks.

Police said the family of the deceased had been informed and officers were supporting them.

In a tribute on Facebook, Alicia Jordan said, “Oh Gracie Spinks, I don’t even know what to say. Heartbroken doesn’t even cut it.

“You were really the life of the party, the 4 of us made so many memories and I couldn’t be more grateful to know you.

“Honestly, sitting here thinking about them makes me smile.

“This world is so cruel and it really isn’t fair. Rest in peace Gracie we will miss you so much. I think about your family and friends.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Ms. Spinks’ family. It was created by Abbey Griffin, one of her friends, and raised over £ 1,600.

Ms Griffin said: “Gracie was a beautiful girl at only 23, she had already touched the lives of so many people and what wonderful memories she leaves behind.

“She was a caring and loving person and was always happy to help.

“She was also so stubborn and always stood up for what was right.

“If you knew Gracie, you would also know that she was crazy about horses and that she had the most beautiful horse called Paddy which she loved very much.”

Ms Griffin also said she would host a balloon drop on Monday from the Markham Vale Business Park, where Ms Spinks worked.

Derbyshire Constabulary said: “We appreciate that what happened in Duckmanton today has shocked and upset many in the community and officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the coming days.

“We would be…