Tributes have been paid to the victims of a double shooting that happened last night (March 29) in the quiet Cambridgeshire villages of Sutton and Bluntisham.
Parish councils and an MP have shared their condolences.
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Sutton Parish Council "shocked" by fatal incident
"Sutton Parish Council is shocked by the fatal incident last night in both our village and in Bluntisham.
"We are saddened by the news that two people have lost their lives, and our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and friends.
"We thank the Police for their swift action, and we are aware that arrests have been made.
"Mags, The Police Community Support Officer is in the village today until about 4pm, and she has informed me that she is happy to speak to any residents that have any concerns."
Rosie - Parish Clerk.
Bluntisham Parish Council "deeply shocked" and "saddened" to learn of tragic indident
"Bluntisham Parish Council are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic incident which unfolded in our village last night.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the loved ones of the victims of this horrific crime which has rocked our community.
"We appreciate the work of the first responders in dealing with this incident and ask the public to respect the privacy of the families and neighbours in our village affected by this upsetting event during this difficult time.
"We'd also like to extend our sympathies to our neighbours in nearby Sutton, who will be feeling the same shock and sorrow following such an awful event affecting our two villages".
North West Cambridgeshire MP Shailesh Vara comments on last night's shootings
"This is tragic news from what are normally quiet areas of Cambridgeshire, and it has really shocked the local community.
“I am in contact with the local police, who have acted very quickly and made several arrests. It is good that they have given assurances that they do not believe there is any wider risk to the general public.
“I would urge anyone with any information about these incidents, however trivial it may seem, to contact the police.
“In the meantime, I hope that people will carry on as normal.”
Shailesh Vara
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