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Cambridgeshire shootings: Tributes paid to father and son | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
Gary and Josh Dunmore who were shot dead at properties in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday | |
The family of a father and son shot dead in Cambridgeshire have described them as "devoted" and "loving". | |
Josh Dumore, 32, was found in Bluntisham at about 21:00 BST on Wednesday and Gary Dunmore, 57, was found in Sutton about 40 minutes later. | |
Their family paid tribute and said: "We ask for privacy to mourn this loss at this incredibly difficult time." | |
A man, 27, and woman, 33, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, were released on Friday. | |
A statement from the family of the two dead men said Josh was a "devoted father and a loving uncle." | |
"He was a wonderful son and brother and leaves behind an extensive group of family and friends," it added. | |
"He will be deeply missed and the devastation this has caused will never heal. | |
"Gary was the most devoted son, brother, dad, and grandad, who gave everything for those he loved. | |
"He was a gentle and generous person who always put others before himself and he'll be massively missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him. " | |
A 66-year-old man, of no fixed abode, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remains in custody. He was was arrested in the Worcester area in the early hours of Thursday. | |
The pair who have been released were arrested in Cambridge on Thursday and face no further action. | |
Ch Supt John Hutchinson confirmed on Thursday that a "custody battle" was "an active line of inquiry". | Ch Supt John Hutchinson confirmed on Thursday that a "custody battle" was "an active line of inquiry". |
Police said post-mortem examinations were due to be carried out on Monday. | |
About 40 minutes after the first shooting was reported, the body of Gary Dunmore, 57, was found in The Row, Sutton | |
Ch Supt Hutchinson previously said the incident appeared to be related to a "familial issue". | Ch Supt Hutchinson previously said the incident appeared to be related to a "familial issue". |
"We do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public in Cambridgeshire," he added. | "We do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public in Cambridgeshire," he added. |
A white Peugeot 208 was recovered in connection with the investigation as well as a shotgun from a car. | A white Peugeot 208 was recovered in connection with the investigation as well as a shotgun from a car. |
Police asked for anyone who saw the Peugeot on Wednesday night, or anyone acting suspiciously, to come forward, especially if they had CCTV footage. | Police asked for anyone who saw the Peugeot on Wednesday night, or anyone acting suspiciously, to come forward, especially if they had CCTV footage. |
"We believe that the vehicle was circulating in the Bluntisham and Sutton areas and we need to identify what time it came into the area," Ch Supt Hutchinson said. | "We believe that the vehicle was circulating in the Bluntisham and Sutton areas and we need to identify what time it came into the area," Ch Supt Hutchinson said. |
People leaving floral tributes have said there are "no words" to describe the attacks | People leaving floral tributes have said there are "no words" to describe the attacks |
Amee Mortlock, 26, knew Josh Dunmore from their love of motocross and said he was "the loveliest bloke I ever met". | Amee Mortlock, 26, knew Josh Dunmore from their love of motocross and said he was "the loveliest bloke I ever met". |
"He always had time for everyone, always had a big smile , just looked out for absolutely everyone. | "He always had time for everyone, always had a big smile , just looked out for absolutely everyone. |
"I'm massively shocked, we don't have things like this happen around here. I can't put it into words, it just doesn't feel real," Ms Mortlock said. | "I'm massively shocked, we don't have things like this happen around here. I can't put it into words, it just doesn't feel real," Ms Mortlock said. |
Residents of the two villages have left flowers near the two properties. | Residents of the two villages have left flowers near the two properties. |
A floral tribute left to Josh Dunmore in Bluntisham said: "So sad a young life to be taken like this and a little boy now with no daddy. | A floral tribute left to Josh Dunmore in Bluntisham said: "So sad a young life to be taken like this and a little boy now with no daddy. |
"Thinking of the family. RIP Josh X." | "Thinking of the family. RIP Josh X." |
A tribute outside Gary Dunmore's home in Sutton said: "To my dear neighbour Gary. | A tribute outside Gary Dunmore's home in Sutton said: "To my dear neighbour Gary. |
"A man who loved his family dearly, a dear friend to all, so helpful and kind and was always around as a friend and my little odd job man. | "A man who loved his family dearly, a dear friend to all, so helpful and kind and was always around as a friend and my little odd job man. |
"I'm going to miss you." | "I'm going to miss you." |
One note said Josh's death was "so sad" | One note said Josh's death was "so sad" |
Uniformed officers remained on duty outside both addresses on Friday morning. | Uniformed officers remained on duty outside both addresses on Friday morning. |
A number of neighbours of Josh Dunmore said they were too upset to speak about what had happened. | A number of neighbours of Josh Dunmore said they were too upset to speak about what had happened. |
Floral tributes have been left in the two Cambridgeshire villages | Floral tributes have been left in the two Cambridgeshire villages |
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Related Topics | Related Topics |
Sutton | Sutton |
Bluntisham | Bluntisham |