Two arrested after man shot dead in Stanley, County Durham
· Sky NewsTwo people have been arrested after a man was shot dead in County Durham.
Officers were called to an address in Elm Street, Stanley, at about 5.20pm on Saturday after reports of a "disturbance", Durham Constabulary said.
A 60-year-old man was found to have been shot and despite the efforts of paramedics he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been told and are being supported by specially trained officers.
In an update on Sunday evening, police said a 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
"They have been taken into police custody, where they remain," officers added.
Specialist crime scene investigators are at the scene, and house-to-house enquiries are being carried out.
A cordon is in place and is expected to stay there for some time.
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Detective Superintendent Neil Fuller said: "Our officers are carrying out extensive inquiries and I am grateful for the support and co-operation we have received from the community so far.
"I would urge anyone who has yet to get in touch with us to do so. Please don't assume we already know. All relevant lines of inquiry will be explored.
"Our thoughts remain with the man's family at this time."
Durham Constabulary has urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or CCTV to contact the force.