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Sunday, 14 May 2006, 10:36 GMT 11:36 UK

Inquiry after man is shot in leg

Police officer at the pub Police have been given more time to question a man over a shooting at a pub in a Kent town on Friday evening.

An 18-year-old man is still being treated in hospital for a leg injury after being shot at the White Lion pub, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone.

Armed police were called to the scene and the pub was cordoned off for forensic inquiries on Saturday.

A 35-year-old local man was arrested and is being held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

He can be questioned for another 36 hours until Monday night.



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