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Guy Hedger named as man shot dead by Dorset intruders | Guy Hedger named as man shot dead by Dorset intruders |
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A man shot dead at a house in East Dorset has been named. | A man shot dead at a house in East Dorset has been named. |
Guy Hedger, 61, died in hospital after he was shot by intruders who entered a house in St Ives, near Ringwood, Dorset, just after 03:00 BST on Sunday. | Guy Hedger, 61, died in hospital after he was shot by intruders who entered a house in St Ives, near Ringwood, Dorset, just after 03:00 BST on Sunday. |
Detectives have launched a murder investigation. | Detectives have launched a murder investigation. |
They said a second person in the property at the time was "deeply affected by the incident" and is being supported by specially-trained officers. | They said a second person in the property at the time was "deeply affected by the incident" and is being supported by specially-trained officers. |
Mr Hedger's next-of-kin are aware, a Dorset Police spokesman added. | Mr Hedger's next-of-kin are aware, a Dorset Police spokesman added. |
Det Ch Insp Sarah Derbyshire said police do not believe Mr Hedger was known to the intruders, although all lines of inquiry are being pursued. | Det Ch Insp Sarah Derbyshire said police do not believe Mr Hedger was known to the intruders, although all lines of inquiry are being pursued. |
She said: "At this stage we are still trying to establish exactly what happened at the address and how and why the victim was shot dead. | She said: "At this stage we are still trying to establish exactly what happened at the address and how and why the victim was shot dead. |
"I am appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area, or was in the area at that time, to contact Dorset Police as soon as possible. | "I am appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area, or was in the area at that time, to contact Dorset Police as soon as possible. |
"There will be a heavy police presence in the vicinity and officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out high-visibility patrols to offer reassurance to the community. They can be contacted with any concerns." | "There will be a heavy police presence in the vicinity and officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out high-visibility patrols to offer reassurance to the community. They can be contacted with any concerns." |
Mr Hedger is listed as a director at Avonbourne International and Business and Enterprise Trust, which runs colleges and a primary school in the Bournemouth area. | Mr Hedger is listed as a director at Avonbourne International and Business and Enterprise Trust, which runs colleges and a primary school in the Bournemouth area. |
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