Victim Named In Scarisbrick Shooting As Man Held On Suspicion Of Murder

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 28th July 2024, at 09:15hrs

Police have named a man who was very sadly fatally shot on a farm in Scarisbrick on Thursday as detectives continue to appeal for information.

In a statement released, Lancashire Police said,

“Our investigation is continuing into a fatal shooting in Scarisbrick on Thursday afternoon.

Officers were called around 4.55pm on 25th July to a report of a firearms discharge in a field on Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick.

Very sadly, a 75-year-old man was found to have suffered gunshot injuries and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

We can now confirm that the man who died was Thomas Olverson (pictured), 75, of Marsh Hey Farm, Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick.

A 29-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, remains in custody.

We continue to ask the public for information as we investigate.

If you were in the area of Pinfold Lane between 12pm and 5pm on Thursday and saw or heard anything suspicious, or have dashcam footage, please get in touch.

Contact police on 101, log 1030 of 25th July 2024.

Alternatively, you can upload to our major incident portal using this link: Public Portal (https://orlo.uk/EBy3m)