Home Secretary: Amber Rudd praises community spirit after shooting

The Home Secretary Amber Rudd has paid tribute to the police officers who responded to last night's tragic shooting.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Mar 2018, 11:32 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:19 BST
Home Secretary Amber Rudd, MP for Hastings and RyeHome Secretary Amber Rudd, MP for Hastings and Rye
Home Secretary Amber Rudd, MP for Hastings and Rye

Two women were killed in St Leonards and police have launched a murder investigation.

The Hastings and Rye MP said this morning: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims in last night’s tragic shooting incident in Bexhill Road.

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“I’ve spoken to the police chief and want to commend the swift actions of the police and other emergency services in responding to this incident.

Picture from the scene last night. Picture: Mitchell/JessupPicture from the scene last night. Picture: Mitchell/Jessup
Picture from the scene last night. Picture: Mitchell/Jessup

“I’d like to reassure residents that as the police have said, they’ve already arrested someone in connection with this tragedy.

“There’s a great community spirit amongst residents of West St. Leonards which I know will continue, helping the families and friends of the victims.”

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