Cambridgeshire shootings: Tributes paid to father and son

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Gary and Josh Dunmore who were shot dead at properties in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday

The family of a father and son shot dead in Cambridgeshire have described them as "devoted" and "loving".

Josh Dumore, 32, was found in Bluntisham at about 21:00 BST on Wednesday and Gary Dunmore, 57, was found in Sutton about 40 minutes later.

Their family paid tribute and said: "We ask for privacy to mourn this loss at this incredibly difficult time."

A man, 27, and woman, 33, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, were released on Friday.

A statement from the family of the two dead men said Josh was a "devoted father and a loving uncle."

"He was a wonderful son and brother and leaves behind an extensive group of family and friends," it added.

"He will be deeply missed and the devastation this has caused will never heal.

"Gary was the most devoted son, brother, dad, and grandad, who gave everything for those he loved.

"He was a gentle and generous person who always put others before himself and he'll be massively missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him. "

A 66-year-old man, of no fixed abode, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remains in custody. He was was arrested in the Worcester area in the early hours of Thursday.

The pair who have been released were arrested in Cambridge on Thursday and face no further action.

Ch Supt John Hutchinson confirmed on Thursday that a "custody battle" was "an active line of inquiry".

Police said post-mortem examinations were due to be carried out on Monday.

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About 40 minutes after the first shooting was reported, the body of Gary Dunmore, 57, was found in The Row, Sutton

Ch Supt Hutchinson previously said the incident appeared to be related to a "familial issue".

"We do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public in Cambridgeshire," he added.

A white Peugeot 208 was recovered in connection with the investigation as well as a shotgun from a car.

Police asked for anyone who saw the Peugeot on Wednesday night, or anyone acting suspiciously, to come forward, especially if they had CCTV footage.

"We believe that the vehicle was circulating in the Bluntisham and Sutton areas and we need to identify what time it came into the area," Ch Supt Hutchinson said.

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People leaving floral tributes have said there are "no words" to describe the attacks

Amee Mortlock, 26, knew Josh Dunmore from their love of motocross and said he was "the loveliest bloke I ever met".

"He always had time for everyone, always had a big smile , just looked out for absolutely everyone.

"I'm massively shocked, we don't have things like this happen around here. I can't put it into words, it just doesn't feel real," Ms Mortlock said.

Residents of the two villages have left flowers near the two properties.

A floral tribute left to Josh Dunmore in Bluntisham said: "So sad a young life to be taken like this and a little boy now with no daddy.

"Thinking of the family. RIP Josh X."

A tribute outside Gary Dunmore's home in Sutton said: "To my dear neighbour Gary.

"A man who loved his family dearly, a dear friend to all, so helpful and kind and was always around as a friend and my little odd job man.

"I'm going to miss you."

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One note said Josh's death was "so sad"

Uniformed officers remained on duty outside both addresses on Friday morning.

A number of neighbours of Josh Dunmore said they were too upset to speak about what had happened.

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Floral tributes have been left in the two Cambridgeshire villages

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