Boy, 8, killed by shot in head and face was hunting rabbits on farm as man arrested at scene

An eight-year-old boy fatally shot in the head and face yesterday was allegedly hunting rabbits on farmland - as a man in his 60s was bailed after being arrested. The schoolboy died overnight hours after the horror unfolded on a hillside close to Wheatsheaf Farm, near Warcop, in Cumbria at around . The child was rushed to hospital by air ambulance with serious and life-threatening injuries but sadly died overnight. Cops arrested a man in his 60s nearby on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter - who was later bailed. Cumbria Constabulary said a firearm was secured by officers at the scene. The Sun understands the pair were on the land rabbiting. Continue reading... The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with