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London
Updated Tuesday, January 30, 2024-12:01
A man
in his 30s
was shot dead by police on Tuesday after trying to enter a building in south London, allegedly armed with a crossbow.
The London Metropolitan Police (Met), also known as Scotland Yard, explained that they responded to a call
at 04:55
GMT today from neighbors who claimed that the subject was trying to force their way into the home in the
Southwark
neighborhood. .
"The man, believed to be in his 30s, was reported to be carrying several weapons, including a crossbow, and was threatening to
attack residents
of the home," the Met said in a statement.
Scotland Yard said a group of unarmed officers
attempted to speak to the suspect
but, after receiving threats, they turned to armed colleagues, who shot him when he forced entry.
London police said the suspect, whose identity and motivation are still unknown,
was given first aid
but died at the scene.
As always where officers use firearms, the case will be referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to investigate
whether statutory procedures have been followed
.