Murder arrest after 75-year-old man is shot dead in field - shotgun found at scene
A suspect has been arrested after a 75-year-old man was shot dead in a Lancashire field.
Police detained the 29-year-old on suspicion of murder after they were called to a report of a shooting in Scarisbrick just after 4.55pm on Thursday.
The 75-year-old man was found injured in the field in Pinfold Lane but later died at the scene.
Officers also found and recovered a shotgun from the scene.
The suspect remains in custody as police carry out a murder investigation.
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 are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
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