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Telegraph
16-02-2025
- Telegraph
Valentine's Day killer ‘may have entered River Thames' after village pub shooting
The suspect in the Valentine's Day shooting outside a village pub which left a woman dead 'may have entered the water' at the Dartford Crossing, police have said. A manhunt entered its second day on Sunday after a woman in her 40s died following a shooting at the Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt, five miles from Sevenoaks, Kent, on Feb 14. Kent Police said the suspect, believed to be known to the victim, left the area and a car and gun were later found at the Queen Elizabeth II bridge. Detectives later received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier. Detective Chief Inspector David Higham, the senior investigating officer, said: 'Call handlers received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier and we are not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water. 'We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public. 'Specialist officers continue to work with the families of both parties involved to support them following this tragic incident.' It is understood neither the suspect or victim were from Kent but had local connections to the area. Officers were called to the pub near Sevenoaks at just after 7pm on Friday, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Ray Picot, a local parish councillor, told Kent Online that he heard 'a couple of loud bangs' at 7pm. He added: 'It's a shock. We've never had anything like this. It's a very busy pub – a great pub. It never has any trouble and is very well managed. 'I understand those inside the pub were ushered back to their houses by police as they were all in terrible shock. It sounded awful.' Fellow parish councillor Steve Maines told the BBC he heard a 'commotion' outside the venue, and was told someone had been shot. He said: 'We were sitting having our Valentine's Day meal when all of a sudden we heard this huge commotion outside in the car park. 'We were told someone had been shot so we had to leave.' And Dorothy Wong, who lives in the village, said: 'I heard around three to four bangs outside and loud shouting from a woman's voice.'
The Independent
15-02-2025
- The Independent
Kent pub shooting suspect ‘may have entered river', police say
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman at a pub in Kent 'may have entered the water' at the Dartford Crossing, police have said. A woman in her 40s died after a shooting at the Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt on Valentine's Day evening, Kent Police said. The force said the suspect, believed to be known to the victim, left the area and a car and gun were later found at the Queen Elizabeth II bridge. Police later received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier. Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector David Higham, said: 'Call handlers received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier and we are not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water. 'We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public. 'Specialist officers continue to work with the families of both parties involved to support them following this tragic incident.' It is understood neither the suspect or victim were from Kent but had local connections to the area. Officers were called to the pub near Sevenoaks at just after 7pm on Friday, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Local parish councillor Ray Picot told Kent Online that he heard 'a couple of loud bangs' at 7pm. He added: 'It's a shock. We've never had anything like this. It's a very busy pub – a great pub. It never has any trouble and is very well managed. 'I understand those inside the pub were ushered back to their houses by police as they were all in terrible shock. It sounded awful.' Fellow parish councillor Steve Maines told the BBC he heard a 'commotion' outside the venue, and was told someone had been shot. He said: 'We were sitting having our Valentine's Day meal when all of a sudden we heard this huge commotion outside in the car park. 'We were told someone had been shot so we had to leave.' And Dorothy Wong, who lives in the village, said: 'I heard around three to four bangs outside and loud shouting from a woman's voice.'
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Kent pub shooting suspect ‘may have entered river' at Dartford Crossing, police say
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman at a pub in Kent 'may have entered the water' at the Dartford Crossing, police say. A woman in her 40s died after a shooting at the Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt on Valentine's Day evening. The force said the suspect, believed to be known to the victim, left the area and a car and gun were later found at the Queen Elizabeth II bridge. Police later received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier. Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector David Higham, said: 'Call handlers received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier and we are not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water. 'We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public. 'Specialist officers continue to work with the families of both parties involved to support them following this tragic incident.' It is understood neither the suspect or victim were from Kent but had local connections to the area. Officers were called to the pub near Sevenoaks at just after 7pm on Friday, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Local parish councillor Ray Picot told Kent Online that he heard 'a couple of loud bangs' at 7pm. He added: 'It's a shock. We've never had anything like this. It's a very busy pub – a great pub. It never has any trouble and is very well managed. 'I understand those inside the pub were ushered back to their houses by police as they were all in terrible shock. It sounded awful.' Fellow parish councillor Steve Maines told the BBC he heard a 'commotion' outside the venue, and was told someone had been shot. He said: 'We were sitting having our Valentine's Day meal when all of a sudden we heard this huge commotion outside in the car park. 'We were told someone had been shot so we had to leave.' And Dorothy Wong, who lives in the village, said: 'I heard around three to four bangs outside and loud shouting from a woman's voice.'
Telegraph
15-02-2025
- Telegraph
Woman shot dead at village pub on Valentine's Day
A woman in her 40s was shot dead at a pub near Sevenoaks, Kent, on Valentine's Day, police have said. Emergency services were called to the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt at just after 7pm on Friday following reports that a woman had suffered serious injuries. Kent Police said officers attended the scene along with the South East Coast Ambulance Service. The woman had suffered injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. The force said: 'She was declared deceased at the scene, and a murder investigation is under way.' Police are searching for a man after a suspect fled the area, and said efforts to find him and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident were ongoing. 'We've never had anything like this' At around midnight, police searching for the killer found a vehicle containing a gun on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which crosses the River Thames at Dartford, around 14 miles away. A spokesman said: 'The suspect, a man who is believed to be known to the victim, left the area. Inquiries to locate him and to establish the full circumstances are ongoing. 'As part of inquiries, officers attended the Dartford Crossing where a vehicle linked to the incident was recovered, alongside a firearm. Inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate all persons potentially involved.' Ray Picot, a local parish councillor, told Kent Online he had heard 'a couple of loud bangs' at 7pm. He added: 'It's a shock. We've never had anything like this. It's a very busy pub – a great pub. It never has any trouble and is very well managed. I understand those inside the pub were ushered back to their houses by police as they were all in terrible shock. It sounded awful.' A message posted on the Three Horseshoes' Facebook page said it would remain closed on Saturday following a 'tragic incident outside the pub last night'.
