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Eight-Year-Old Jay Cartmell Dies After Farm Shooting in Cumbria

Jay Cartmell, from Frizington, suffered fatal head injuries during a rabbit hunting incident; a man in his 60s has been arrested and bailed.

  • Jay Cartmell, an eight-year-old boy from Frizington, Cumbria, was shot in the head on a farm near Warcop on Saturday.
  • He was airlifted to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries overnight.
  • A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and has since been bailed.
  • The local community, including football clubs and schools, has expressed deep shock and paid tributes to Jay.
  • Cumbria Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they continue their investigation into the incident.
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