A 39-year-old man was shot dead by armed police in Worcestershire on Christmas Eve, police have said.
West Mercia Police said officers were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service to an address in Redditch, Worcestershire, at around 2pm on Tuesday after concerns were raised for the safety of a man with a knife.
The force said attempts were made over “several hours” to deal with the incident but the man was shot at around 7.40pm.
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.”
This is a breaking news story and is being updated.
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