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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in Valentine's Day pub shooting
A woman in her 40s has died in a Valentine's Day shooting outside a village pub in Kent as a manhunt continues. Kent Police said it was treating the shooting at the Three Horseshoes on Main Road, Knockholt, just after 19:00 GMT on Friday, as a murder inquiry. The woman who had gunshot wounds died at the scene, officers said. A vehicle recovered at the Dartford Crossing along with a firearm is being linked to the death, police have said. Police said they were working to identify and locate everyone potentially involved. Steve Maines, a parish councillor in Knockholt, 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." Villager Dorothy Wong said: "I heard around three to four bangs outside and loud shouting from a woman's voice." Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Kent Police
The Independent
15-02-2025
- The Independent
Kent shooting latest: Gun found in car on bridge at Dartford Crossing after woman killed at village pub
A manhunt is underway after a woman in her forties was shot dead at a Kent pub on Valentine's Day. Police were called to a 'disturbance' at the Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt, near Sevenoaks, on Friday evening. She was declared dead at the scene after police arrived shortly after 7pm. A search for the killer continues after they fled the scene. Kent Police found a vehicle containing a gun on the bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Police have opened a murder investigation after the shooting. Authorities say the suspected killer was a man who knew the victim but have not released any further information. Steve Maines, a parish councillor in Knockholt, told the BBC: '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.' 'Inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate all persons potentially involved,' police said, adding the woman's family had been informed of her death.
The Guardian
15-02-2025
- The Guardian
Police hunt suspect after woman badly injured at Kent pub
Police are searching for a man after a woman was injured at a pub near Sevenoaks, Kent. Emergency services were called to the scene at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt amid reports a woman had suffered serious injuries just after 7pm on Friday. A male suspect fled the scene and is yet to be found. Kent police said efforts to find him and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident were ongoing. A spokesperson said: 'The suspect, a man who is believed to be known to the victim, left the area and is currently outstanding. Enquiries to locate him and to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.' Witnesses told the BBC the woman had been shot, but this is yet to be confirmed by police. Steve Maines, a parish councillor in Knockholt, told the broadcaster: '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.' A message posted on the Three Horseshoes' Facebook page said the pub would remain closed on Saturday after the 'tragic incident'.
The Independent
15-02-2025
- The Independent
Police manhunt under way after woman injured at Kent pub
Police are searching for a man after a woman was injured at a pub near Sevenoaks, Kent. Emergency services were called to the scene at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt amid reports a woman had suffered serious injuries just after 7pm on Friday. A male suspect fled the scene and is yet to be found. Kent Police said efforts to find him and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. A spokesman said: 'The suspect, a man who is believed to be known to the victim, left the area and is currently outstanding. 'Enquiries to locate him and to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.' Witnesses told the BBC the woman had been shot, but this is yet to be confirmed by police. Steve Maines, a parish councillor in Knockholt, told the broadcaster: '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.'
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police manhunt after woman 'shot' at pub
Police are searching for a man after a woman was injured at a pub near Sevenoaks, Kent. Emergency services were called to the scene at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt amid reports a woman had suffered serious injuries just after 7pm on Friday. A male suspect fled the scene and is yet to be found. Kent Police said efforts to find him and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. A spokesman said: "The suspect, a man who is believed to be known to the victim, left the area and is currently outstanding. Enquiries to locate him and to establish the full circumstances are ongoing." READ MORE: Jellycat fans spot issue with popular soft toy - and they're not happy READ MORE: Banks start mortgage price war as some lenders cut rates below 4% Witnesses told the BBC the woman had been shot, but this is yet to be confirmed by police. Steve Maines, a parish councillor in Knockholt, told the broadcaster: "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."
