BEINSMARTSIDE UK Man shot by police after bomb squad and terror officers descend on pub car park

Man shot by police after bomb squad and terror officers descend on pub car park

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 | .. | 0 Comment | 6:11 am
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Emergency services, including the British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, counterterrorism officers, and the National Crime Agency, have been at the scene since approximately 9pm on Monday evening (7 July).
A major police operation remains ongoing in Ashford Road, Maidstone, as a section of the A20 remains closed in both directions (Picture: UKNIP)

A man has suffered life-changing injuries after he was shot in an incident near a village pub.

He was hit by armed police at 9pm yesterday close to the Park Gate Inn in Hollingbourne, Kent.

Police were called to a house opposite the pub and requested back-up from the counter terrorism unit and the Army’s bomb squad.

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People in the pub were urged to leave for their own safety, while those living nearby said there was a significant police presence overnight.

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It has been confirmed that the man was shot at the scene and taken to hospital, where he remains this morning.

The A20 was closed following the incident and police watchdog, the IOPC, is investigating.

They said in a statement: ‘We have sent investigators to the scene and the police post-incident procedure to begin gathering evidence. Our investigation is in the very early stages.’

A major police operation remains ongoing in Ashford Road, Maidstone, as a section of the A20 remains closed in both directions following a serious incident near the Park Gate Inn. Emergency services, including the British Army???s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, counterterrorism officers, and the National Crime Agency, have been at the scene since approximately 9pm on?? Monday evening (7 July). A 100-metre police cordon has been established around the Park Gate Inn, with a significant presence of specialist officers, forensics teams, and armoured police vehicles continuing to secure the area into Monday morning. Access to Ashford Road between Greenway Court Road and the B2163 Penfold Hill is currently blocked in both directions. A number of black evidence bags and a large white forensic shield have been spotted outside a residential property directly opposite the pub, further indicating the scale and seriousness of the operation. The nature of the items recovered or examined at the scene has not been confirmed. Despite multiple attempts, Kent Police have not yet responded to media enquiries for official comment on the nature of the incident. Officers at the scene have been advising members of the public to leave the area for their own safety, and residents in surrounding properties have reported a significant overnight police presence. There are currently no confirmed reports of injuries or arrests, and the full extent of the situation remains unclear. However, the involvement of the bomb squad and counterterror personnel suggests the operation may relate to a serious national security or public safety threat. The Park Gate Inn remains sealed off and is at the centre of the ongoing investigation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as significant traffic disruption is expected through the Tuesday morning rush hour. This is a developing story, and we will bring you live updates as soon as further detail
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, counterterrorism officers, and the National Crime Agency, have been at the scene since approximately 9pm Monday evening (Picture: UKNIP)

A 100-metre police cordon was set up around the home, with forensics teams and armoured police vehicles continuing to secure the area.

Ashford Road remains closed in both directions between Greenway Court Road and Penfold Hill.

Kent Police has been contacted for comment.

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