A woman in her 40s has died after a shooting at a Kent pub.

She was shot at the Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt on Valentine’s Day evening, Kent Police said.

Police searching for the killer have found a vehicle containing a gun on the bridge which crosses the Thames at nearby Dartford.

The suspect was a man who knew the victim, police said.

A forensic officer at work (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Kent Police officers were called to the pub near Sevenoaks at just after 7pm on Friday.

It added: “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.”