Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Hugh Doherty in Essex
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Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Hugh Doherty in Essex

TWO people have been arrested following the fatal shooting of Hugh Doherty and stabbing of one woman in Essex. 

Hugh Doherty, 45, was shot in the chest at 9.45pm on Sunday night, April 16 at a halting site in Cranfield Park Avenue, Pickford.

The site at Cranfield Park Avenue where Mr Doherty was shot on Sunday, April 16. (Picture: Google Maps)

A 35-year-old woman also suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident and remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Essex Police arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder and a 25-year-old woman on suspicion of attempted murder on Tuesday, April 18.

The pair were stopped and arrested by officers at around 4pm on the A12 and remain in police custody.

Essex Police have asked that anyone with information can contact the Brentwood Major Investigation Team on 101 or email [email protected].

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.