Three People Shot Dead In The UK After Reports Of Gunman Outside Swimming Pool

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Three people have died in a shooting in Spalding. The police have confirmed that one of the deceased is the suspected gunman.

The incident took place outside the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding. Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that no shots were fired by their officers this morning.

An initial statement from the police read: "We can confirm that there has been a firearms incident on Pinchbeck Road in Spalding in the vicinity of the Castle Swimming Pool, in which three people have been fatally wounded, including the suspected offender. There is an ongoing police investigation and at this stage we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident."

Police do not believe it is a terrorism attack. The statement continued: "There is no indication that this is a terrorist related incident and no shots have been fired by police. We would urge members of the public to stay away from the area at the present time.

"Any witnesses to the incident, who haven't already spoken with officers at the scene, are asked to call 101, quoting incident number 92 of 19th July."

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Words by Mel Ramsay

Topics: Police

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