A woman was shot dead at a village pub in Kent last night as local police continue a manhunt in search of the gunman.

Police began searching for the man after the incident unfolded last night in Sevenoaks, Kent.

Emergency services were summoned to the scene of the crime at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt following reports a woman had suffered serious injuries just after 7pm.

In a statement, Kent Police said it was “called at 7.02pm on Friday February 14 2025 to a report of a disturbance at the Three Horseshoes pub in Main Road, Knockholt”.

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“Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service where a woman in her 40s 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.

“As part of inquiries, officers attended the Dartford Crossing where a vehicle linked to the incident was recovered, alongside a firearm.

“Inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate all persons potentially involved.”