Four arrests have been made after a man was shot through his window in Shorne, near Gravesend, earlier this year.

Firearms officers were called to Shorne Ifield Road just after 9pm on February 9 to reports a 40-year-old had been shot at a private address.

The offender had fired the shot from outside the property, through a window, and detectives believe the offence was pre-planned but the victim was not the intended target.

The victim is continuing to recover from the injury.

Detectives in the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have now arrested four men, aged between 22 and 42, in connection with the shooting.

Two of the arrested men, aged 34 and 42, are from south east London.

The 42-year-old has now been released on bail until December 7. The other suspect is currently serving a prison sentence and remains under investigation.

The other two suspects, aged 22 and 23, are from the Greater Manchester area.

Both have been released while inquiries continue, however the 23-year-old is currently serving a prison sentence for an unrelated matter.

The senior investigating officer for the case, Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Moss, said: "These arrests are a significant development in our enquiries, however the investigation very much remains ongoing.

"It is possible there are still people out there who would have information on this incident, but are yet to get in contact with us.

"I would encourage these individuals to contact us at their earliest opportunity."

Anyone with any information is asked to visit the Major Incident Reporting Portal.

You can also contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference 46/25409/20 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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