Farmer who shot teen burglar dead will not face criminal charges

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published July 14, 2026 5:33pm Updated July 14, 2026 5:41pm Rob Lomas will not face criminal charges for the killing A farmer who shot dead a teenage burglar will not face any criminal charges. Rob Lomas was arrested on suspicion of murder after Marcus Smith, 19, was found dead at a farmhouse in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, in May 2024. Police had been called to reports of a break-in during the early hours when they discovered the young footballer. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene after having suffered a fatal gunshot wound Marcus was a footballer who played for local club Chapel Town FC, and was a former pupil at Chapel-en-le-Frith High School. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or