Man bailed over death of boy, 8, who was shot in face at Cumbria farm

Man bailed over death of boy, 8, who was shot in face at Cumbria farm

Police continuing inquiries after man in his 60s was held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

A man arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after an eight-year-old boy was shot dead at a farm has been bailed.

Police said they were called to the remote farm in the village of Warcop shortly before 3pm on Saturday. A firearm was secured at the scene by police and the child was taken to hospital by air ambulance, having suffered a gunshot wound to his head and face.

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