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A fundraiser has been set up by the son of a farmer who was arrested over the fatal shooting of a suspected burglar at his farmhouse.
Rob Lomas, 50, is being questioned on suspicion of murder after Marcus Smith, 19, was found dead at the his property at Mosley Hall Farm, in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, on Wednesday morning.
Police were called to reports of a break-in at a property on the farm at around 1.20am.
Mr Lomas's son, Joshua, has set up the Gofundme appeal using the hashtag 'freethefarmer'.
He wrote: 'We are raising much needed funds to support our family and my father, Rob, through this very difficult time.
'Rob has the most steadfast loyalty you could ever wish for in a father and friend and has always been there for me, and all of his many friends.
Rob Lomas, 50, (pictured) is being questioned on suspicion of murder after Marcus Smith, 19, was found dead at the his property at Mosley Hall Farm
Marcus Smith (pictured, left) was found dead on Wednesday
Mr Lomas's son Joshua (pictured) has set up the GoFundMe appeal using the hashtag 'freethefarmer
'As every farmer does, he works relentlessly in all weathers, but always makes time for a brew and a friendly humorous chat.
'During the early hours of the 1st May, Rob encountered intruders inside his property, having had a burglary the night prior also. Further details are available online and I won't duplicate.
'Rob, Kate (his partner) and I now need help in the coming weeks. That's why we need your kind and extremely valuable help.
'Please
