A 64-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the death of eight-year-old Jay Cartmell, who was fatally shot on a farm in Warcop near Appleby, Cumbria, on 28 September 2024. Allan Thursby appeared at Carlisle Crown Court charged with unlawfully killing the boy. The case has sparked a police investigation into the fatal shooting.
Jay Cartmell Tragedy
Jay Cartmell died from a gunshot wound to the head sustained on the Warcop farm. The tragic death has left the local community grieving and triggered a full police inquiry.
Court Proceedings
Allan Thursby, from Cleator Moor, is scheduled to stand trial at Carlisle Crown Court starting 26 July 2027, with the hearing expected to last around two weeks. Thursby will attend a case review hearing on 28 September 2024 ahead of the trial.
Appleby Tragedy
Jay’s parents, from Frizington, paid an emotional tribute describing their son as a well-loved child with “fantastic friends” who “always had a smile on his face.” They said Jay was passionate about football and speedway.
Warcop Tragedy
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Jay Cartmell, maintaining an active inquiry as legal proceedings advance.
