A woman was seriously injured in a Valentine’s Day shooting at a pub in Knockholt. Police are searching for the suspect.
Police went to the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Sevenoaks, after receiving a call about a disturbance around 7 PM. People reported seeing a helicopter and a large police presence as officers began searching for the suspect.
The injured woman was at the pub and, according to The Mirror, police are seeking a man believed to be known to her. He ran away after the incident. Someone at the pub reported that the shooting happened there. Police are still checking what happened.
Police put up a blue forensics tent outside. Residents were asked to go back inside while forensics officers began their investigation.
Kent Police received a call at 7:02 PM regarding a disturbance at the pub. Officers and ambulances responded, finding a woman in her 40s with serious injuries.
The police believe the woman knew the suspect, who left the scene and has not been found. Police are actively trying to find him and are also working to uncover all the details surrounding the incident.
Emma, a pub goer, expressed her shock, stating that they were there for a wake. She added that she felt sorry for the injured woman.
The pub announced it would close on Saturday following a tragic incident outside. They hoped to reopen on Sunday.