A man arrested following the death of an eight-year-old boy has been bailed whilst police continue with their investigations.
The man, in his 60s and from West Cumbria, had been under arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
The incident which resulted in the death of the boy occurred on land not far from the A66, north of Warcop, yesterday (28 Sept).
As officers continue with their enquiries, they are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the moments leading up to it to come forward.
Anyone with information which may assist can report to police online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 135 of 28 September 2024. You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Previous Release – 9am, 29/9/24
Police are investigating following the death of an eight-year-old boy.
Emergency services were called at around 2.50pm yesterday (28 Sept) to a farm in the Warcop area following a report that a child had been seriously injured by a firearm at the property.
Police and NWAS attended. The firearm was secured at the scene by police and an eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance having suffered serious and life-threatening injuries to his head and face.
Sadly, the boy has died overnight.
Officers arrested a man in his 60s at the scene on suspicion of assault GBH. He remains in police custody but is now under arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.