A manhunt has been launched after a woman was seriously injured in an incident in a Kent village on Valentine’s Day.
Police were called to a report of a disturbance at The Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt near Sevenoaks on Friday evening just after 7pm.
A male suspect, who is thought to be known to the victim, fled the scene and is yet to be found.
The Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt and car park (bottom left), the focus of forensic examinations
Screens have been erected in the car park
Pictures from the scene showed forensic teams in white overalls examining an area of the car park, next to the pub, and carrying plastic evidence bags.
A white forensic screen was placed inside the parking area while a blue tarpaulin was put up next to a dark-coloured car, parked at the entrance to the car park.
A Kent Police statement said: “Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries.”
“The suspect, a man who is believed to be known to the victim, left the area and is currently outstanding.
“Enquiries to locate him and to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.”
Police have cordoned off the scene and shut roads around the pub
Police have also established cordons around the pub in the centre of the village of Knockholt, around 5 miles (8km) northwest of Sevenoaks.
A statement from The Three Horseshoes pub said: “The Three Horseshoes will be CLOSED today Saturday 15th February following a tragic incident outside the pub last night, sorry for any inconvenience.
“Hopefully we will be open on Sunday as usual x thank you.”