Son denies murdering dad in Scarisbrick family field

NewsLiverpool NewsCourtsAdam Olverson is set to face trial in April next year14:13, 29 Jul 2026A man has denied murdering his dad when he shot him dead at their family farm two years ago. Adam Olverson is accused of shooting his dad, Thomas Olverson, dead on their farm on Pinfold Lane in Scarisbrick on July 25, 2024.‌Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 5pm over reports of gunshots before they found Mr Olverson at the scene. The 75-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Marsh Hey Farm.‌An investigation was launched, with police remaining at the scene in the days after the shooting, and a 29-year-old was arrested and bailed while enquiries took place. On Monday, June 29 this year, Olverson, 31, of Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, was re-arrested and charged with manslaughte