Police have named an eight-year-old boy shot dead at a farm.
Jay Cartmell suffered injuries to his head and face on land near the A66, north of Warcop, Cumbria.
Emergency services were called at around 2.50pm on Saturday to the property.
A firearm was secured at the scene by police and the youngster from Frizington, Cumbria, was taken by air ambulance to hospital where he died overnight.
A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault.
He was taken to police custody and later held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
The man was later bailed as police continued their investigations.
Cumbria Police urged any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesman said: “As officers continue with their inquiries into this incident, 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 September 28 2024. You can also phone on 101.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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