The man who killed five people, Jake Davison, including a young girl, in Plymouth was a licensed firearms holder, police have revealed. As per the police, the incident, which is being termed as the worst mass shooting in Britain since 2010, was not terror-related.

The man who killed five people, Jake Davison, including a young girl, in Plymouth was a licensed firearms holder, police have revealed. As per the police, the incident, which is being termed as the worst mass shooting in Britain since 2010, was not terror-related. In videos surfaced online, Davison spoke of being "beaten down" and "defeated by life". Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer said Davison was a firearms licence holder. He said that the weapon used in the shooting had been described by witnesses as a "pump-action shotgun" but police were not confirming that at this stage. He has been quoted by the BBC as saying, "We believe we have an incident that is domestically related, that has spilled into the street and seen several people in Plymouth losing their lives in extraordinarily tragic circumstances." Devon and Cornwall Police declared a "critical incident" in the Keyham area of Plymouth early Thursday evening after the shooting. Also read | Plymouth shooting: Six dead including a child and suspected gunman Officers responded alongside other emergency services, including air ambulance staff, to reports of gunshots in the residential neighbourhood near some of the city's docks. "Two females and two males were deceased at the scene," Devon and Cornwall Police said in an update early Friday after hours of uncertainty around the incident. British media said residents had reported hearing loud bangs and gunshots before police swarmed the area. Witness Sharron, who did not want to give her full name, told the BBC she had heard shouting followed by several gunshots. "This was when the shooter kicked in the door of a house and randomly started shooting," she said. "He ran from the house shooting as he ran and proceeded to shoot at a few people".

Plymouth shooting: Jake Davison was licensed gun holder

Six people, including the suspected gunman, died Thursday following a "serious firearms incident" in the southwestern English city of&nbsp;Plymouth, police said, with reports one victim was a child aged under 10.

Devon and Cornwall Police declared a "critical incident" in the Keyham area of&nbsp;Plymouth&nbsp;early Thursday evening after the shooting, but later said it was not being considered terrorism related.

Officers responded alongside other emergency services, including air ambulance staff, to reports of gunshots in the residential neighbourhood near some of the city's docks.&nbsp;

"Two females and two males were deceased at the scene," Devon and Cornwall Police said in an update early Friday after hours of uncertainty around the incident.

Police added another male, believed to be the gunman, was also found dead nearby while another female treated at the scene died a short time later in hospital.

"All are believed to have died from gunshot wounds," the force said.

Shortly after police confirmed the death toll, local lawmaker Luke Pollard reported one of those killed "was a child under ten years old".

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"More people are being treated for their injuries in hospital," the Labour MP tweeted.&nbsp;

"Just so unspeakably awful. My condolences and thoughts are with the families."

'Shocking'

It was unclear how the victims and suspected perpetrator were connected, with many details of what unfolded in the city of around 262,000 residents in the sleepy southwest English county Devon remaining unclear.

"Police would stress this is not a terrorism related incident," Devon and Cornwall Police said, noting officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

"Investigations are continuing," the force added, urging people with mobile phone footage of the aftermath of the events not to share it online.&nbsp;

Interior Minister Priti Patel called the incident "shocking" and said her thoughts were "with those affected" but did not reveal further details of what had happened.&nbsp;

"I have spoken to the Chief Constable and offered my full support," she tweeted.&nbsp;

"I urge everyone to remain calm, follow police advice and allow our emergency services to get on with their jobs."

'Randomly started shooting'

British media said residents had reported hearing loud bangs and gunshots before police swarmed the area.&nbsp;

Witness Sharron, who did not want to give her full name, told the BBC she had heard shouting followed by several gunshots.

"This was when the shooter kicked in the door of a house and randomly started shooting," she said.

"He ran from the house shooting as he ran and proceeded to shoot at a few people".&nbsp;

Robert Pinkerton, a second witness, told the British broadcaster he "walked around the corner" and "bumped into a bloke with a shotgun" dressed all in black.

South Western Ambulance Service said it had responded with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams, air and ground ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, said "tragedy has hit Keyham".

"I pay tribute to our emergency services who ran towards events we'd all run from," he added.

Mass casualty shootings are rare in Britain, where most police officers are unarmed, while southwest England -- a popular domestic holiday destination -- is typically known as a tranquil part of the country.

Plymouth, the region's biggest city, is home to the biggest naval base in western Europe, including nuclear submarines and large warships.

Six people, including the suspected gunman, died Thursday following a "serious firearms incident" in the southwestern English city of Plymouth, police said, with reports one victim was a child aged under 10.

Six people, including the suspected gunman, died Thursday following a "serious firearms incident" in the southwestern English city of Plymouth, police said, with reports one victim was a child aged under 10. Devon and Cornwall Police declared a "critical incident" in the Keyham area of Plymouth early Thursday evening after the shooting, but later said it was not being considered terrorism related. Officers responded alongside other emergency services, including air ambulance staff, to reports of gunshots in the residential neighbourhood near some of the city's docks. "Two females and two males were deceased at the scene," Devon and Cornwall Police said in an update early Friday after hours of uncertainty around the incident. Police added another male, believed to be the gunman, was also found dead nearby while another female treated at the scene died a short time later in hospital. "All are believed to have died from gunshot wounds," the force said. Shortly after police confirmed the death toll, local lawmaker Luke Pollard reported one of those killed "was a child under ten years old". Also read | WHO forms new expert group to continue research into origins of Covid in Wuhan "More people are being treated for their injuries in hospital," the Labour MP tweeted. "Just so unspeakably awful. My condolences and thoughts are with the families." 'Shocking' It was unclear how the victims and suspected perpetrator were connected, with many details of what unfolded in the city of around 262,000 residents in the sleepy southwest English county Devon remaining unclear. "Police would stress this is not a terrorism related incident," Devon and Cornwall Police said, noting officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with it. "Investigations are continuing," the force added, urging people with mobile phone footage of the aftermath of the events not to share it online. Interior Minister Priti Patel called the incident "shocking" and said her thoughts were "with those affected" but did not reveal further details of what had happened. "I have spoken to the Chief Constable and offered my full support," she tweeted. "I urge everyone to remain calm, follow police advice and allow our emergency services to get on with their jobs." 'Randomly started shooting' British media said residents had reported hearing loud bangs and gunshots before police swarmed the area. Witness Sharron, who did not want to give her full name, told the BBC she had heard shouting followed by several gunshots. "This was when the shooter kicked in the door of a house and randomly started shooting," she said. "He ran from the house shooting as he ran and proceeded to shoot at a few people". Robert Pinkerton, a second witness, told the British broadcaster he "walked around the corner" and "bumped into a bloke with a shotgun" dressed all in black. South Western Ambulance Service said it had responded with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams, air and ground ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics. Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, said "tragedy has hit Keyham". "I pay tribute to our emergency services who ran towards events we'd all run from," he added. Mass casualty shootings are rare in Britain, where most police officers are unarmed, while southwest England -- a popular domestic holiday destination -- is typically known as a tranquil part of the country. Plymouth, the region's biggest city, is home to the biggest naval base in western Europe, including nuclear submarines and large warships.

Plymouth shooting: Six dead including a child and suspected gunman

400 years ago on Wednesday, 102 pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in Plymouth, England, and sailed to a new life in America. Adrian Vinken, chairman of the Mayflower 400 National Compact, described the trip as "arguably the most influential sea voyage in global maritime history".

Plymouth prepares for 400th Mayflower anniversary

A British man called Jake Brown has discovered a 120-year-old ''secret passage'' with items from a ''different era'' underneath his house.&nbsp;

Brown&nbsp;got bored during the coronavirus lockdown in the country and decided to pursue a do-it-yourself assignment.

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It was while doing this assignment that he realised that&nbsp;one of the walls in his recently bought Plymouth home had different textures.

This piqued his curiosity and he inspected it further. He&nbsp;made an opening in that particular wall which was big enough to get his head through to take another look.

To his shock, Jake discovered there was a huge area underneath his home in Plymouth, Devon, so he opened it up to investigate.

He drilled&nbsp;down and found&nbsp;a tunnel&nbsp;containing items from another era.

Inside the passage&nbsp;he discovered items including paint cans and an old newspaper that proved the tunnel had been blocked up for more than 50 years.

A British man called Jake Brown has discovered a 120-year-old ''secret passage'' with items from a ''different era'' underneath his house. Brown got bored during the coronavirus lockdown in the country and decided to pursue a do-it-yourself assignment.

A British man called Jake Brown has discovered a 120-year-old ''secret passage'' with items from a ''different era'' underneath his house. Brown got bored during the coronavirus lockdown in the country and decided to pursue a do-it-yourself assignment. Also read: Council and healthcare workers first to try NHS app that tracks coronavirus It was while doing this assignment that he realised that one of the walls in his recently bought Plymouth home had different textures. This piqued his curiosity and he inspected it further. He made an opening in that particular wall which was big enough to get his head through to take another look. To his shock, Jake discovered there was a huge area underneath his home in Plymouth, Devon, so he opened it up to investigate. He drilled down and found a tunnel containing items from another era. Inside the passage he discovered items including paint cans and an old newspaper that proved the tunnel had been blocked up for more than 50 years.

British man discovers 120-year-old 'secret passage' underneath his house

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