Police have identified the victim of a tragic incident near Warcop as 8-year-old Jay Cartmell from Frizington, West Cumbria. The young boy passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after sustaining serious head injuries on land close to the A66, north of Warcop.
Cumbria Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Jay’s death and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in their enquiries. Authorities are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who may have witnessed the incident or observed anything relevant in the area leading up to the incident.
The police are urging anyone with potentially useful information to come forward. Members of the public can report information online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident number 135 of September 28, 2024. Alternatively, they can contact the police by phone on 101.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be reported through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are keen to determine all the facts leading up to the incident. The local community has been left in shock, and authorities are focused on providing answers to Jay’s family and ensuring such a tragedy does not happen again.
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