A 39-year-old man was shot dead by armed police in Redditch after concerns were raised for his safety. Police negotiators attempted to resolve the situation for several hours before the fatal incident occurred. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the shooting.
Officers were called to Fownhope Close in Redditch at around 2pm on Tuesday after concerns were raised for the safety of a 39-year-old man with a knife, according to West Mercia Police.
The police complaints watchdog said it would conduct a “detailed and robust investigation” into the incident.A forensic investigator at the scene The Times He said: “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 IOPC, as is mandatory and right.
The IOPC said investigators were overseeing forensic examinations of the interior and exterior of the address on Wednesday and would be reviewing police body worn camera footage.
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