Farmer's Son Charged with Manslaughter After Father Found Dead
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- Adam Olverson, 31, has been charged with manslaughter and firearms offenses after his father, Thomas Olverson, 75, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Scarisbrick, Lancashire.
- The son was previously arrested for murder two years ago but was bailed.
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The son of a farmer who died of gunshot wounds in a field has been been charged with his manslaughter.
Thomas Olverson, 75, was found in Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, at about 17:00 BST on 25 July 2024.
Lancashire Police said his son, Adam Olverson, 31, of Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, has been charged with manslaughter, possession of a firearm without a licence and possession of ammunition without a licence.
He is due to appear before Preston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Lancashire Police said the man facing charges was arrested for murder two years ago, but bailed pending further inquiries.
A spokesman added: "We can now tell you that the man was re-arrested yesterday, and, following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, has been charged with manslaughter, possession of a firearm without a license and possession of ammunition without a license."
The late Mr Olverson lived at Marsh Hey Farm, which was close to the shooting site.
