Pensioner, 78, due to be sentenced over death of great-grandson in Sproatley

Stanley Metcalf Credit: Family photo

A pensioner is due to be sentenced in Sheffield Crown Court today for the manslaughter of his 6 year old great-grandson.

Stanley Metcalf was shot with a pellet gun while visiting relatives in Sproatley in East Yorkshire.

Albert Gannon Credit: ITV Yorkshire

Albert Grannon, who is 78, admitted killing the youngster and possessing an air rifle without a certificate.