Kent: Manhunt under way after woman seriously injured in Valentine’s Day ‘shooting’ at village pub
A manhunt has been launched after a reported shooting at a Kent village pub on Valentine’s Day which has left a woman seriously injured.
Police were called to an apparent disturbance at The Three Horseshoes in Knockholt near Sevenoaks just after 7pm on Friday.
A male suspect, who is thought to be known to the victim, fled the scene and is yet to be found.
Screens remain in the pub’s car park, the focus of forensic examinations on Friday night
Pictures from the scene on Friday night showed forensic teams in white overalls examining an area of the car park, next to the pub, and carrying plastic evidence bags.
A white forensic screen was placed inside the parking area while a blue tarpaulin was put up next to a dark-coloured car, parked at the entrance to the car park.
Forensic teams were examining the scene on Friday night
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.”
Police have cordoned off the scene and shut roads around the pub
The Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt
Police have also established cordons around the pub in the centre of the village of Knockholt, around five miles (8km) northwest of Sevenoaks.
Officers have not given any further updates about the condition of the woman or more details about what happened. But witnesses have told Sky News it involved a shooting.
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.”
Crystal Palace are celebrating a historic win in the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory against Manchester City at Wembley.
It’s the south London club’s first major trophy – and third time lucky after losing two previous finals they have played in. The win also means Palace have qualified for next season’s Europa League.
Eberechi Eze put his side 1-0 up with the game’s only goal in the 16th minute.
Man City were given a chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute, but Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who had earlier escaped a red card for a handball outside the box – saved Omar Marmoush’s spot kick.
Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze scores. Pic: PA
Man City’s Omar Marmoush after his penalty was saved. Pic: PA
It briefly seemed the south London team had gone 2-0 up after a 58th-minute strike from Daniel Munoz but the goal was quickly ruled offside.
They then held onto their 1-0 lead until the final whistle, which came after an agonising 10 minutes of injury time.
Dean Henderson dodged a red card and saved a penalty. Pic: PA
Oliver Glasner’s team were the underdogs despite Manchester City having had a difficult season in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola’s side also lost to their neighbours and rivals Manchester United in last year’s cup final.
‘It’s all about spirit’
Palace goalscorer Eze said he had “no words” as he celebrated with his team mates.
Eze celebrates after the final whistle. Pic: PA
“I can only thank God,” he told ITV. “This is special, this is what dreams are made of, for this club as well. Who would have thought we could do it?
“We’ve made history today. The tactics were good but it’s all about spirit. That’s energy, that’s everyone fighting together and doing what we had to do today.”
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