An eight-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head and face at a farm, with a man in his 60s under arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Emergency services were called at around 2.50pm on Saturday to the property in the Warcop area of Cumbria.
The firearm was secured at the scene by police and the child was taken to hospital by air ambulance.
The boy died overnight having suffered injuries to his head and face.
A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault.
He remains in police custody but is now under arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article