Manhunt begins after woman suffers serious injuries at a pub in Knockholt
A woman in her 40's was seriously injured at the Three Horseshoes pub on Valentine's Day.
Last updated 15th Feb 2025
A manhunt's under way after a woman suffered serious injuries following a suspected shooting at a pub near Sevenoaks.
Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at the Three Horseshoes pub just after 7pm in the village of Knockholt last night. A woman in her 40's was seriously injured.
The suspect, a man who is believed to be known to the victim, has fled the area. Police are trying to locate him and to fully establish what happened.
The Three Horseshoes pub have released a statement: "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."
Speaking at the scene, Steve Maines - who acts as a parish councillor in Knockholt - described the events that took place.
"We were sitting having our Valentine's Day meal when all of a sudden we heard this huge commotion outside in the car park," he said.
"We were told someone had been shot so we had to leave."
In a statement released by the force, Kent Police added: "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."