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Man arrested after two women shot dead in St Leonards Man arrested after two women shot dead in St Leonards
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Police have launched a murder investigation after two women were shot dead at a house in St Leonards, East Sussex. Two women have been shot dead at a house in East Sussex, police said.
Two other women – including one who is pregnant – were taken to hospital, Sussex police said. Both were uninjured but suffering from shock. Two other women – including one who is pregnant – were led to safety by officers at the scene on Bexhill Road, St Leonards.
Police were called to the scene in Bexhill Road at about 7.45pm on Friday. Both were uninjured but were taken to hospital suffering from shock, Sussex police said.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder two hours later, and a gun was seized. Officers were called to the house at 7.43pm on Friday, and a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder two hours later.
Police said the victims, aged 32 and 53, were known to the suspect.
DCS Jason Tingley said: “Tragically two women 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.”
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