Kent: Woman killed in Valentine's Day shooting at village pub

A murder investigation is under way after a woman was shot dead at a pub in Kent on Valentine's Day.

Police were called to a reported 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.

Officers discovered a vehicle linked to the incident and a firearm at the Dartford Crossing in Kent.

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 dark-coloured car, parked at the entrance to the car park.

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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