Eight year old boy dies after being shot inside farm in Cumbria

An 8-year-old boy tragically dies after being shot at a farm in Cumbria. Police arrest a man in his 60s for gross negligence manslaughter.

Habiblahi Alako

Sep 29, 2024 - 20:40

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Eight year old boy dies after being shot inside farm in Cumbria

An eight-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being shot in the head and face at a farm in Warcop, Cumbria. The incident, which occurred around 14:50 BST on Saturday, saw the boy airlifted to the hospital, but despite medical efforts, he passed away overnight.

Cumbria Police have arrested a man in his 60s, initially on suspicion of assault, but he has since been re-arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The firearm involved has been secured, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the exact circumstances of the tragedy.

In a statement, police expressed their commitment to investigating the tragic accident thoroughly. However, no further details regarding the relationship between the victim and the suspect have been disclosed at this time.

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