The victim of a hostage incident in Dartford who was shot and died in hospital has been pictured for the first time.

Armed police rushed to Priory Road at 12.40pm on Saturday (May 6).

Emergency services attended and tried to engage with a man inside of the address.

Hayley Burke, 36, was found to have critical injuries believed to be caused by a handgun, and died on Monday, May 8.

Kent Police have now released a photo of Hayley for the first time since her death.

A suspect linked to the fatal firearms incident in Dartford has also died in hospital.

Jacob Cloke, 29, died on Thursday evening (May 11).

An investigation into both deaths will now be led by the coroner.

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate will assist the coronial process.

Terry Beaton, who has no fixed address, was arrested on May 9 and has been charged with possession of a Smith and Wesson revolver.

The 28-year-old was also charged with possessing cannabis with intent to supply and driving while disqualified and without insurance.

He was remanded to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court yesterday (May 11).

Tributes have since been paid to Hayley with flowers and handwritten notes left at the scene of the incident.

One of the notes read: “Hayley, RIP beautiful, gone too soon, fly high, love Mana.”

One of Hayley’s friends told Kent Online: “Hayley was the loudest friend in the group and never failed to have everyone laughing.

“Hayley loved her children with every inch of her heart. Everything she did was for her boys – they were her life.

“Hayley would do anything for anybody but wasn't afraid to tell you if you took the mick. She was so brutally honest – it was one of her best character traits.

“If you wanted an honest opinion you would always ask Hayley.

“Her space in our lives will never be filled. She didn't deserve any of this. She had so much love and life to give.”