A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a report of a shooting in Scarisbrick yesterday.

An Investigation is underway after we received a report of a firearms discharge shortly after 4.55pm in a field on Pinfold Lane in Scarisbrick.

Officers attended and found that a 75 year old man had suffered a suspected gunshot injury.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, a man was pronounced dead at the Scene.

We can now confirm that the man that died was Thomas OLVERSON, 75, of Marsh Hey Farm, Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick.   

A 29 year old man from Scarisbrick has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

A shotgun was recovered from the Scene.

Det.Ch. Insp Andy Fallows, of our Force Major Investigation Team, said ' A man has very sadly lost his life as a result of this, and we have a dedicated team of officers working to establish what led to his death.

We know that his news may sound concerning to the Scarisbrick community, but we want to reassure everyone that it is being treated as an isolated incident. Both parties are known to each other, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

This is where I now appeal to you, the public, to ask that if you have any information, saw or heard anything suspicious or have dashcam footage from the Pinfold Lane area of Scarisbrick on 25th July between 12pm and 5.30pm, to please get in touch '.