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St Leonards shooting: Two women shot dead at house St Leonards shooting: Two women shot dead at house
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Two women have been shot dead at a house in East Sussex, police have said.Two women have been shot dead at a house in East Sussex, police have said.
Armed officers responded to reports of a shooting in Bexhill Road, St Leonards, at 19:43 GMT on Friday.Armed officers responded to reports of a shooting in Bexhill Road, St Leonards, at 19:43 GMT on Friday.
Sussex Police said two women, aged 32 and 53, were killed. Two more women - one of whom was pregnant - were taken to hospital suffering from shock.Sussex Police said two women, aged 32 and 53, were killed. Two more women - one of whom was pregnant - were taken to hospital suffering from shock.
Two hours later, a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a firearm was seized.Two hours later, a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a firearm was seized.
Police said the women were known to the arrested man.Police said the women were known to the arrested man.
Armed police cordoned off roads following the shooting and some families were asked to leave their homes as officers searched for the suspect.Armed police cordoned off roads following the shooting and some families were asked to leave their homes as officers searched for the suspect.
Insp Mark Rosser tweeted about "one of the worst shifts in 25 years" and said the Met Police was called in to help.Insp Mark Rosser tweeted about "one of the worst shifts in 25 years" and said the Met Police was called in to help.
Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley said: "Tragically two women aged 32 and 53 have died after being shot and our thoughts are with their family and friends.Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley said: "Tragically two women aged 32 and 53 have died after being shot and our thoughts are with their family and friends.
"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident but we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.""We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident but we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward."
At the scene: BBC reporter Charlotte Wright
There's still significant disruption as a large part of the road is cordoned off and traffic and pedestrians are being diverted.
Neighbours in nearby houses have expressed their shock at what happened. Many tell me it's a quiet area with no trouble.
Meanwhile, behind the police tape officers and forensics continue to work at the scene, gathering evidence to piece together the events of Friday night.
The investigation continues here in the flurries of snow and freezing cold temperatures.
The shooting prompted a large police response, with witnesses reporting a number of police vehicles and the force helicopter in the area.The shooting prompted a large police response, with witnesses reporting a number of police vehicles and the force helicopter in the area.
The road was closed and police advised the public to stay indoors.The road was closed and police advised the public to stay indoors.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd, who is also MP for Hastings and Rye, tweeted her sympathy to the family and friends of the victims.Home Secretary Amber Rudd, who is also MP for Hastings and Rye, tweeted her sympathy to the family and friends of the victims.
Matthew Beaver, Conservative councillor for West St Leonards, told BBC Sussex: "There is a great community spirit amongst the residents of West St Leonards, which I know will continue to be shown in the coming days helping out the friends and families of the victims and helping out those in the wider community."Matthew Beaver, Conservative councillor for West St Leonards, told BBC Sussex: "There is a great community spirit amongst the residents of West St Leonards, which I know will continue to be shown in the coming days helping out the friends and families of the victims and helping out those in the wider community."