UPDATE: Two suspects in custody for shooting at fish fry in Hanover

The Hanover police now have in custody two suspects believed to be responsible for this morning's shooting at a fish fry where seven persons were shot and injured in Montpelier, Hanover.

Information is that the two suspects were among the seven persons injured and taken to hospital.

One of the suspects is currently hospitalised under police guard, while the other is in police lock-up.

Their identities have not yet been released.

Reports from the Sandy Bay Police are that about 1:15 a.m., a dispute developed between two of the patrons and firearms were drawn.

The dispute escalated and a shootout ensued after which seven persons were found suffering from gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital and are undergoing treatment.

In the meantime, the promoter of the event, who was not issued with a permit, has been charged for breaches of the Noise Abatement Act and the Spirit Licences Act.

Thirty six-year-old Oneil Henry, of Barnes Lane in Montpelier, has been charged with Operating Without a Permit; and Opening Beyond Opening Hours.

Henry is scheduled to appear in the Sandy Bay Court on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Henry did not apply for a permit.

The police are reminding persons that the law requires them to have a permit where events are being held and that there will be a zero tolerance approach where persons are found in breach.