The parents of an eight-year-old boy who died after being shot at a farm have described him as "loving, kind and full of mischief".

Jay Cartmell, from Frizington, in west Cumbria, died in hospital after suffering wounds to his head and face on land near Warcop on 28 September.

Leigha and James Cartmell said they were heartbroken over the passing of their little boy who was "loved by all who met him".

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and later released on bail.

Jay Cartmell in white school T-shirt and black shorts smiling while holding a toy animal statement issued through Cumbria Police, Mr and Mrs Cartmell said "Jay loved being outdoors" and "the muddier he could get the better".

They said he was an avid motorcycle speedway fan, a passion he had shared with his dad since first being taken to Workington Speedway when he was one.

He "always went to the pit to fist bump his heroes, local racers Harry and Sam McGurk", his parents said.

Jay was a defender at Whitehaven Miners Football Club, and even scoring an own goal "didn't dampen his enthusiasm", his parents said.

His favourite player was Erling Haaland and he dreamed of meeting Lionel Messi.