An eight-year-old boy has died after sustaining “serious” injuries to his head and face after being shot at a farm.
In a statement, 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.
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