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Three people killed in shooting near Spalding swimming pool

The funeral will take place this morning of two woman who died in a shooting near a swimming pool in Lincolnshire last month.

Claire Hart and her 19-year-old daughter Charlotte Hart died after being shot at the Castle Sports Leisure Complex in Spalding

The gunman, Lance Hart, killed himself following the attack.

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Council to offer support for swimming pool staff following shooting

The leader of South Holland District Council has said the Spalding community are 'shocked' by the 'tragic events' that unfolded this morning.

Councillor Gary Porter described the town as 'harmonious and peaceful, with a strong sense of community'.

“On behalf of all Councillors and colleagues I offer my sympathy to those affected by the tragic events this morning. Spalding is a harmonious and peaceful town with a strong sense of community so we are naturally shocked by what appears to be an isolated family incident.

On a practical level, the council will support the police with their investigations.

The incident took place in the grounds of the Castle Sports swimming pool which is of course closed until further notice. No members of staff were directly involved in the incident however we will be offering support to colleagues that work at the swimming pool.”

– Councillor Gary Porter, South Holland District Council

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