A man with a knife was shot dead by armed police last night after a five-hour stand-off. Police were called to the incident in Fownhope Close, Redditch just after 2pm yesterday after ‘significant’ concerns were raised for a man inside a property. West Mercia Police said a police negotiator responded, and tried to resolve the situation by engaging with the man over several hours but, at approximately 7.40pm he was shot dead by police.
Police were called to Fownhope Close just after 2pm yesterday A man with a knife was shot dead by armed police last night after a five-hour stand-off. Police were called to the incident in Fownhope Close, Redditch just after 2pm yesterday after ‘significant’ concerns were raised for a man inside a property. West Mercia Police said a police negotiator responded, and tried to resolve the situation by engaging with the man over several hours but, at approximately 7.40pm he was shot dead by police.
Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills said: ‘This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected at this difficult time. ‘We do not underestimate the shock and concern this may cause the local community and I want to reassure residents that we are following all appropriate procedures, this included making an immediate referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct , as is mandatory and right.
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