Jay Cartmell: Watch as sports clubs honour young boy with applause after tragic shooting near Yorkshire

Eight-year-old Jay Cartmell from Frizington, Cumbria, suffered serious head and face injuries in the tragic incident on a farm near Warcop, Cumbria, at around 2.50pm on Saturday (Sept 29).

He passed away overnight after being taken to hospital in an air ambulance.

Cumbria Constabulary said the firearm was secured by officers at the scene and a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following his death, but has since been released on bail.

In a tribute to their son, Jay’s parents, Leigha and James Cartmell, talked about their son’s love of football and explained how Jay played as a defender for Whitehaven Miners Football Club.

Ahead of Jay’s funeral, Whitehaven Miners Club was joined by dozens of sports clubs in the area on Saturday (Oct 12), in honouring the little boy.

The clubs all went silent at the same time before the kick-off of each match and gave a round of applause in memory of Jay.

The club also set up a memorial wall to the youngster with the phrase “forever 8”, referencing Jay’s age when he died.

In a tribute they said: “ “RIP wee man. Our thoughts are with your family coaches and teammates.”