Man shot in Swanley as two arrested in connection

Summarised from 2 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 13:44 · Archive

A man in his 20s was shot at a property in Swanley and remains in serious but stable condition in hospital.

A man in his 20s was shot at a property on Acacia Walk near Elm Drive in Swanley on 8 October at around 8.50pm. Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault and found him with gunshot wounds. He was airlifted to a London hospital for treatment and remains in serious but stable condition.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody while Kent Police continues its investigation. Officers have cordoned off Acacia Walk and nearby roads as they gather evidence at the scene.

Laura Trott, MP for Sevenoaks, Swanley and the Dartford Villages, said those involved are believed to have known each other and there is no suggestion of ongoing danger to the public. An enhanced police presence will remain in the area for the meantime.

How it is being reported

• ‘No suggestion of ongoing danger’ as two arrests made after man shot in SwanleyPolice are continuing to investigate after a man was shot in Swanley.This Is Local London · 9 Oct, 13:17
• ‘No suggestion of ongoing danger’ as two arrests made after man shot in SwanleyPolice are continuing to investigate after a man was shot in Swanley.News Shopper · 9 Oct, 13:17
• Pictures from the scene as major police cordon remains after Swanley shootingPolice have arrested two men after a man in his 20s was shot and seriously injured in Swanley.News Shopper · 9 Oct, 12:44
• Police presence increased after Swanley shooting leaves man seriously injuredA man in his 20s remains in hospital after being shot in Swanley.This Is Local London · 9 Oct, 12:22
• Police presence increased after Swanley shooting leaves man seriously injuredA man in his 20s remains in hospital after being shot in Swanley.News Shopper · 9 Oct, 12:22
• LIVE updates as man reportedly shot at Swanley property and two arrests madeTwo men have been arrested after a man was reportedly shot at a property in Swanley last night.This Is Local London · 9 Oct, 12:05
• LIVE updates as man reportedly shot at Swanley property and two arrests madeTwo men have been arrested after a man was reportedly shot at a property in Swanley last night.News Shopper · 9 Oct, 12:05

In this story: Swanley · Kent Police · Laura Trott · Sevenoaks

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