Boy, 8, dies after being 'injured by firearm' at Cumbria farm
29 September 2024, 09:40 | Updated: 29 September 2024, 10:41
A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene.
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An eight-year-old boy has died after suffering "serious" injuries to his head and face during an incident with a gun.
The incident took place at a farm in Cumbria, a police statement confirmed.
Cumbria Police said: "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."
