Police name victim of shotgun shooting in Scarisbrick field

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

Mr Olverson, of Marsh Hey Farm, Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, died at the scene having suffered gunshot wounds despite an effort by emergency services to revive him, Lancashire police said.

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

A shotgun was recovered from the scene on Pinfold Lane, in the village of Scarisbrick near Southport.

Both men were known to each other, police said.

Thomas Olverson was the victim of the shooting (Image: Lancashire Police)

On Friday, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows 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 this 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 aren’t looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.”

Police have appealed to the public for information, saying: “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 (on 101).”