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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Man bailed over death of boy, 8, who was shot in face at Cumbria farm

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Police said they were called to the remote farm in the village of Warcop on Saturday. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Media

A man arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after an eight-year-old boy was shot dead at a farm has been bailed.

Police said they were called to the remote farm in the village of Warcop shortly before 3pm on Saturday. A firearm was secured at the scene by police and the child was taken to hospital by air ambulance, having suffered a gunshot wound to his head and face.

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