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A man armed with a crossbow has been shot dead by armed police after trying to force his way into a building in south-east London, police have said.
The Metropolitan Police said the man, who was in his 30s, was attempting to gain access to a building in Bywater Place, Surrey Quays, shortly before 5am on Tuesday and was threatening to hurt the people inside.
Unarmed officers tried to speak to him but were threatened, and when police marksmen arrived he had got into the building and was shot.
He was given first aid but died at the scene, while two occupants in the building received minor injuries.
Police are currently trying to contact his family and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation.
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Two occupants inside building received minor injuries
Two occupants of a property in Bywater Place received minor injuries after a man forced entry while armed with a crossbow.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Local officers attended and attempted to speak to the man but, after being threatened, armed officers were called and quickly attended the scene.
“The man had got inside the property, and a police firearm was discharged.
“Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service immediately provided first aid but sadly the man died at the scene.”
Two occupants received minor injuries during the incident
(Barney Davis/The Independent)
Holly Evans30 January 2024 10:501706611608
IOPC begin independent investigation into fatal shooting
An IOPC spokesman said: “We have begun an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) earlier this morning in Southwark.
“We were notified by the MPS after the incident, which occurred shortly before 5am, and declared an independent investigation at around 6.40am.
“We have sent investigators to the scene and the police post-incident procedure to begin gathering evidence.
“Our investigation is in its very early stages.”
Holly Evans30 January 2024 10:461706611316
Met Police will support IOPC investigation
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, responsible for policing Southwark, said:“My thoughts are with all those affected by this incident.
“I understand the local community will be concerned at the events that have taken place this morning. We will fully support the IOPC investigation into the full circumstances of what happened.”
Holly Evans30 January 2024 10:411706611074
First pictures from the scene
Police vehicles at the scene in Surrey Quays
(Barney Davis/The Independent)
Holly Evans30 January 2024 10:371706610885
Man shot dead by armed officers in Southwark
A man aged in his 30s who was reportedly armed with a crossbow has been shot dead by armed police in south-east London.
The Metropolitan Police said the man was trying to force his way into a building in Bywater Place, Surrey Quays, just before 5am on Tuesday and was threatening to hurt the people inside.
Unarmed officers tried to speak to him but were threatened, and when police marksmen arrived he had got into the building and was shot.
He was given first aid but died at the scene, and police are trying to contact his family.
Holly Evans30 January 2024 10:341706610344
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