The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the death of Marcus Meade, a 39-year-old father-of-two who was shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve following a five-hour standoff. The investigation will consider if Mr Meade's race was a factor in the police's decision to use lethal force.
An investigation into the death of a father-of-two who was killed by armed police on Christmas Eve would consider if his race was a factor in the shooting, the police watchdog said.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police previously said the force was co-operating with the police watchdog's investigation. The watchdog added officers used distraction devices and at least one Taser before the fatal shot was fired. IOPC director Derrick Campbell said: "I would like to reassure everyone in the community that our work will continue to be thorough, impartial, and independent of the police"
The West Mercia Police spokeswoman said the officers were not suspended and "after a period of reflection" returned to duty.
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