A farmer who was shot dead in West Lancashire has been named as Thomas Olverson. The 75-year-old suffered fatal gunshot wounds on what is believed to be his own field, on Pinfold Lane in the village of Scarisbrick, near Southport, shortly before 5pm on Thursday (July 25).
Police and paramedics, including the air ambulance, raced to the scene but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Mr Olverson was declared dead at the scene.
A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. A shotgun was recovered from the scene. Today (Saturday), Lancashire Police confirmed Mr Olveron’s identity and that he was of Marsh Hey Farm on Pinfold Lane.
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Both men were known to each other said police who have said they are treating it as an “isolated incident.” Neighbours living close to the farm have spoken of their shock at the tragedy.
One told the Liverpool Echo he saw police “fly down the road.” “We didn’t see much except about eight police cars down there last night” he said on Friday.
“They were all stood at the end of the driveways and focused their attention there at first before moving onto the far. I never really saw the couple who live there much but I would see him walking up and down the road a lot. They kept themselves to themselves. Just your typical farmers really. It’s so sad.”
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said previously: “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 his 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 are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
“This is where I now appeal to you, the public, to ask that if you have any information, saw or heard anything suspicious or have dashcam footage from the Pinfold Lane area of Scarisbrick yesterday between 12pm and 5.30pm, to please get in touch.”
A public portal where people can share information, video and images has been opened. Alternatively, anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting incident reference LC-20240726-0501 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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