A Christmas Eve standoff in Redditch, Worcestershire, ended tragically with a 39-year-old man being shot dead by police. The incident lasted for five hours, beginning after concerns were raised about a man wielding a knife.
A man, 39, was shot dead by police following a five-hour stand-off on Christmas Eve. Police were called to a scene in Redditch, Worcestershire, at around 2pm on December 24 after concerns were raised for the safety of a man with a knife. Emergency services raced to an address in the town. Attempts were made over several hours to deal with the incident, but the man was shot dead at around 7.40pm. Despite efforts from the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force has now been referred to the police watchdog, the IOPC. Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills 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 Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is mandatory and right. “We will support their investigation, which will include providing all information we hold, including body-worn camera footage.” Police said there was no one else in the property at the time
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