Investigation launched into fatal shooting of farmer in Lancashire

Ormskirk and Rural West Lancashire Police have confirmed a 29-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incident and he remains in police custody

Chris Brayford
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Police are investigating the death of Thomas Olverson after he was found with reported gunshot wounds at a farm in Scarisbrick. (Ormskirk and Rural West Lancashire Police)
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Police are investigating the death of Thomas Olverson after he was found with reported gunshot wounds at a farm in Scarisbrick. (Ormskirk and Rural West Lancashire Police)

An investigation has been launched into the death of a farmer following a reported firearms discharge incident in Lancashire. Ormskirk and Rural West Lancashire Police confirmed Thomas Olverson, 75,...

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