Kent: Manhunt under way after woman seriously injured in Valentine’s Day incident

A manhunt has been launched after a woman was seriously injured in an incident in Kent on Valentine’s Day.

Police were called to a report of a disturbance at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt on Friday evening.

A Kent Police statement said: “Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries.

“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.”

A statement from the Three Horseshoes pub said: “The Three Horseshoes will be CLOSED today Saturday 15th February following a tragic incident outside the pub last night, sorry for any inconvenience.

“Hopefully we will be open on Sunday as usual x thank you.”

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