Farmer shot dead in field named by police
Thomas Olverson, aged 75, died from his injuries in a field
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A farmer who was shot dead in a field has been named by police.
Thomas Olverson, 75, was found in a field in Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, at about 17:00 BST on Thursday.
Lancashire Police said a 29-year-old man who was known to Mr Olverson had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Mr Olverson lived at nearby Marsh Hey Farm, the force said.
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- Published26 July
