The man suspected of fatally shooting his wife outside a pub in Kent, is believed to have died after falling into the Thames, police say.

A manhunt has been underway since Valentine’s Day, last Friday, after Lisa Smith was fatally shot outside a Kent pub.

Ms Smith, 43, was shot dead shortly after 19:00 GMT on Valentine’s Day outside the Horseshoes Pub in Knockholt.

The suspect’s car was found by police on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which crosses the River Thames, near Dartford. A gun was found in the vehicle.

Police say that the suspect’s body is yet to be found but searches are ongoing.

Submitted Article

Headline

Short Headline

Standfirst

Published Article

HeadlineValentine’s Day murder suspect believed dead

Short HeadlineValentine's Day murder suspect believed dead

StandfirstMan suspected of shooting wife outside Kent pub believed to have died in the Thames

The man suspected of fatally shooting his wife outside a pub in Kent, is believed to have died after falling into the Thames, police say.

A manhunt has been underway since Valentine’s Day, last Friday, after Lisa Smith was fatally shot outside a Kent pub.

Ms Smith, 43, was shot dead shortly after 19:00 GMT on Valentine’s Day outside the Horseshoes Pub in Knockholt.

The suspect’s car was found by police on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which crosses the River Thames, near Dartford. A gun was found in the vehicle.

Police say that the suspect’s body is yet to be found but searches are ongoing.

Valentine’s Day murder suspect believed dead