Two arrested after man shot in face as his van was stolen

3:20pm Thursday 16th August 2012 in News

Two arrested after man shot in face as his van was stolen Two arrested after man shot in face as his van was stolen

Two men have been arrested after a man was shot in the face and had his van stolen in Rye.

John Adams, 43, is recovering in hospital after being shot at and is still to learn if he may lose the sight of one eye.

Detectives arrested two men, a 41-year-old from Ashford and a 28-year-old from Maidstone, yesterday in conjunction with Kent Police. They have been released on conditional bail until September 11.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen Mr Adam's white Toyota Hilux, with Environment Agency livery, being towed between Rye and Charing, Kent, late on Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning. The van suffered damage to its bumper whilst it was being towed.

DI Hannah Willard said: "This is very fast moving investigation and all possible leads are being followed up. The two arrests yesterday reflect our determination to bring the offenders to justice."

Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives on 101 quoting Operation Avonside, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Comments(5)

lorrie1 says...
5:27pm Thu 16 Aug 12

So lets get this right. Two men shot someone in the face and stole his vehicle and have been released on bail till september, WTF ? So they are free to go and do it again to someone else?
The law in this country is insane and makes me sick!!

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seasidejohn2 says...
6:25pm Thu 16 Aug 12

lorrie1 wrote:
So lets get this right. Two men shot someone in the face and stole his vehicle and have been released on bail till september, WTF ? So they are free to go and do it again to someone else?
The law in this country is insane and makes me sick!!
Couldn't agree more, alleged scum like that deserve life imprisonment

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emma barnes says...
6:32pm Thu 16 Aug 12

There is probably a small detail of "evidence" to obtain and await lengthy forensic/dna reports. Its not all instant like CSI - especially if they go no comment.

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chilliman says...
8:44pm Thu 16 Aug 12

Whyat's the chances of them turning up in September? Miles away without a care in the world most likely.

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lorrie1 says...
10:50pm Thu 16 Aug 12

chilliman wrote:
Whyat's the chances of them turning up in September? Miles away without a care in the world most likely.
Couldnt agree more, They will probably leave the country on the first flight out of the country to one that has no extradition treaty.

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