Stanley Metcalf: Boy, 6, dies after being 'shot with pellet gun' in Yorkshire village
THE six-year-old boy who died in Sproatley, East Yorkshire after being "shot with a pellet gun" has been named as Stanley Metcalf.
He was taken ill yesterday afternoon at a house in Church Lane in Sproatley, where he was understood to be while visiting relatives.
The youngster, a keen football fan, was rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary where he later died, according to Humberside Police.
Police cars could still be seen outside the property this afternoon, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
One man who lives nearby said: "What can you say? It goes out to the family. You can't even guess how they are feeling.
This is such a tragedy, especially given how young the kid is
"It's just so tragic, especially a six year old."
One nearby resident, who did not want to be identified, described the news as "surreal".
The resident added: "They are a very nice, genuine family, so your heart just goes out to them.
"This is such a tragedy, especially given how young the kid is."
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Goulding of Humberside Police said the incident appeared to have been a "tragic accident".
He said: "We're still investigating the circumstances, but initial indications are that this was a tragic accident involving a pellet gun.
"We haven't made any arrests in connection with the incident, but we are speaking to a number of family members to assist us with our enquiries.
"Our thoughts are with Stanley's family, who have asked that they be given privacy at this very difficult time."
Additional reporting by Rebecca Perring