Kent: Woman killed in Valentine’s Day shooting at village pub
A murder investigation is under way after a woman in her 40s was shot dead at a pub in Kent on Valentine’s Day.
Kent Police were called to a reported disturbance at The Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt near Sevenoaks just after 7pm on Friday.
In a statement, the force said officers found a woman who “had suffered injuries consistent with gunshot wounds”.
“She was declared deceased at the scene and a murder investigation is under way. Her next of kin has been informed.”
A male suspect, who is thought to be known to the victim, fled the scene and attempts to locate him are continuing.
Officers discovered a vehicle linked to the incident and a firearm at the Dartford Crossing in Kent.
Screens remain in the pub’s car park, where forensic teams have concentrated their efforts
A blue car parked next to the pub remains the focus of investigations on Saturday
Pictures from the scene of the shooting 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 blue Seat parked at the entrance to the car park.
Several yellow evidence markers can be seen around the blue Seat
The passenger side window of the vehicle had smashed and shattered glass could be seen around the car.
What appears to be bullet casings have also reportedly been spotted on the ground, where numbered yellow evidence markers are also visible.
There are reports of bullet casings on the ground at the scene
Police have also established cordons around the pub in the centre of the village of Knockholt, around five miles (8km) northwest of Sevenoaks.
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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Two firefighters and a member of the public have died in a large fire in Bicester, the fire service announced.
The firefighters died in the inferno at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, which now hosts historic motoring and aviation centre Bicester Motion.
The local fire service was called to the scene at 6.39pm last night.
Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall said: “It is with a very heavy heart that we today report the loss of two of our firefighters. Families have been informed and are being supported.
“Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult of times and we ask for privacy to be respected.
“We cannot release any details at present but will provide further information as soon as we can.”
Two other firefighters sustained serious injuries and are currently being treated in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said in a statement.
Footage shared on social media shows plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and flames swallowing the large building.
Clouds of smoke from the fire were billowing into the sky last night. Pic:@kajer87X
Two firefighters and one other person died in the fire, while two more firefighters were seriously injured. Pic: PA
Ten fire crews attended the incident, with four remaining at the scene. The fire is still ongoing, but it is considered under control.
Local residents were advised to remain indoors and keep their windows shut, but this advice has now been lifted.
Bicester Motion said in a statement it would be closed today and over the weekend.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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