Two people shot in ‘hostage situation’ at house in Kent

Police say man and woman admitted to hospital with serious injuries after incident in Dartford

Two people were shot at a house in Kent in what witnesses described as a “chilling” hostage situation involving a standoff with police.

The incident in Priory Road, Dartford, happened on Saturday afternoon. Kent police said a man and a woman were admitted to hospital with serious injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. They remain in a serious condition.