A farmer arrested for shooting dead a suspected burglar in a remote farmhouse has been named locally as Robert Lomas.<br /><br />He was today (Fri) still being quizzed by detectives over the shooting of Marcus Smith, 19, during the second break-in at his property in less than 10 hours.<br /><br />Smith's mum Kerry, 51, uploaded a photo of her with her son on social media which prompted an outpouring of sympathy from well-wishers.<br /><br />One wrote: "I’m truly heartbroken. Sending love to you all."<br /><br />Another said: "We are so shocked and so heartbroken, nothing can express how deeply sorry we are."<br /><br />A third added: "Absolutely devastated for you all. Beyond heartbreaking. He was the loveliest boy."<br /><br />Mosley Hall Farm - on a remote country lane around half a mile from Eccles Road in Whaley Bridge, Derbs. - is believed to house a dairy cow milking operation.<br /><br />In 2018, Mr Lomas submitted an application for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to five houses on the site.<br /><br />Derbyshire Police said they were first called to the property at around 3.30pm on Tuesday (April 30) to reports of a burglary.<br /><br />They were then called to the same property at 1.20am on Wednesday (May 1) to another report of a burglary.<br /><br />When officers arrived, they found a teenager with fatal gunshot wounds, a spokesman said.<br /><br />A second teen was found with a gunshot wound in the same road and rushed to hospital before being later arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.<br /><br />A third male suspect, in his 20s, was arrested around two miles away by armed cops who swooped on a car on the A6 in nearby Chapel-en-le-Frith.<br /><br />Dramatic footage circulating on social media appeared to show armed officers pulling over a white BMW car near a set of traffic lights.<br /><br />A police cordon remains in place at two houses in Eccles Road and police say they will stay there for some time while investigations continue.<br /><br />Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby, of Derbyshire Police, said: “I’d like to thank the local community for all their support during this investigation so far.<br /><br />“We appreciate the impact that an incident like this can have on communities so we are grateful to all those who have helped during these early stages.<br /><br />“Officers will remain at the scene today and for some time to come as the investigations continue.<br /><br />“If anyone does have any information, we’d ask them to please contact us."
