Parents’ tribute to boy, eight, shot at farm

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Parents’ tribute to boy, eight, shot at farm

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Jay Cartmell was described as “loved by all who met him”

The parents of an eight-year-old boy who ***** after being shot at a farm have described him as “loving, kind and full of mischief”.

Jay Cartmell, from Frizington, in west Cumbria, ***** in hospital after suffering wounds to his head and face on land near Warcop on 28 September.

Leigha and James Cartmell said they were heartbroken over the passing of their little boy who was “loved by all who met him”.

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of ****** negligence manslaughter and later released on bail.

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Jay Cartmell loved Speedway, his parents said

In a statement issued through Cumbria Police, Mr and Mrs Cartmell said Jay was an avid Speedway fan and “always went to the Pit to fist bump his heroes, local racers Harry and Sam McGurk”.

“We will miss him every day, but his love surrounds us and his memory will never fade,” they added.

Mr and Mrs Cartmell thanked the Air Ambulance Service, the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool.

They also thanked local groups, including the Workington Speedway Supporters Club, for their donations.

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