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Wood Green police shooting: Man dies in 'plot' to free prisoner from custody Wood Green police shooting: Man dies in 'plot' to free prisoner from custody
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A man was shot dead by police during an operation relating to a suspected plot to free a prisoner.A man was shot dead by police during an operation relating to a suspected plot to free a prisoner.
The 28-year-old was shot close to the back of Wood Green Crown Court, north London, at about 09:00 GMT.The 28-year-old was shot close to the back of Wood Green Crown Court, north London, at about 09:00 GMT.
The incident took place as Erwin Amoyaw-Gyamfi, 29, and Erun Izzet, 32, were due to be transported to the court in a custody van for sentencing.The incident took place as Erwin Amoyaw-Gyamfi, 29, and Erun Izzet, 32, were due to be transported to the court in a custody van for sentencing.
Two people were arrested near Bracknell Close on suspicion of conspiring to help someone escape from custody.Two people were arrested near Bracknell Close on suspicion of conspiring to help someone escape from custody.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said a gun that appears to be non-police issue was found at the scene and was being examined by ballistics and forensic experts.
Initial accounts from police suggest a fire arms officer discharged his weapon once, and analysis of the ammunition confirmed that a single shot was fired, it said.
Sentencing has gone ahead for Izzet and Amoyaw-Gyamfi, relating to an attempted "professional hit" in October.Sentencing has gone ahead for Izzet and Amoyaw-Gyamfi, relating to an attempted "professional hit" in October.
They had previously pleaded guilty to a range of offences, including possession of a sub-machine gun and possession of a self loading pistol and bullets with the intent to endanger life.They had previously pleaded guilty to a range of offences, including possession of a sub-machine gun and possession of a self loading pistol and bullets with the intent to endanger life.
The court heard they were intercepted by police on their way to "kill, maim or wound" someone on 13 October 2015.The court heard they were intercepted by police on their way to "kill, maim or wound" someone on 13 October 2015.
There was a heavy police presence inside and outside the court as Judge Nicholas Browne QC sentenced the pair to 14 years each.There was a heavy police presence inside and outside the court as Judge Nicholas Browne QC sentenced the pair to 14 years each.
In granting their particular wish to be sentenced today, he said: "I completely ignore and put out of my mind the serious incident outside the court area, not far from where I am".In granting their particular wish to be sentenced today, he said: "I completely ignore and put out of my mind the serious incident outside the court area, not far from where I am".
The Met said the operation in Wood Green was "intelligence-led" and had resulted in the arrests of four people in total.The Met said the operation in Wood Green was "intelligence-led" and had resulted in the arrests of four people in total.
The two arrested near Bracknell Close were aged 30 and 19.The two arrested near Bracknell Close were aged 30 and 19.
In nearby Barratt Avenue, police also arrested a 31-year-old and a 25-year-old. The Met said these were "related" arrests but did not specify the nature.In nearby Barratt Avenue, police also arrested a 31-year-old and a 25-year-old. The Met said these were "related" arrests but did not specify the nature.
Following the shooting, police cordoned off the road at the junction of Bracknell Close and Olympus Grove, near Winkfield Road.Following the shooting, police cordoned off the road at the junction of Bracknell Close and Olympus Grove, near Winkfield Road.
A white forensics tent was erected in the residential street and officers wearing balaclavas were at the scene.A white forensics tent was erected in the residential street and officers wearing balaclavas were at the scene.
An air ambulance was also called but the man was confirmed dead shortly before 10:30 GMT.An air ambulance was also called but the man was confirmed dead shortly before 10:30 GMT.
There were no reports of any other injuries.There were no reports of any other injuries.
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Ashley Howard said he was working on scaffolding and saw the air ambulance arrive.Ashley Howard said he was working on scaffolding and saw the air ambulance arrive.
He said: "Next minute I see armed police and a guy on the floor.He said: "Next minute I see armed police and a guy on the floor.
"The air ambulance people tried to resuscitate him. They took him away in a body bag.""The air ambulance people tried to resuscitate him. They took him away in a body bag."
Tenant Angie Buzzacott said it was a nice, quiet estate and she was trying to do as much as she could to "keep everyone calm".Tenant Angie Buzzacott said it was a nice, quiet estate and she was trying to do as much as she could to "keep everyone calm".
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said the deceased man's family had been informed of his death but no formal identification had yet taken place. The IPCC said the deceased man's family had been informed of his death but no formal identification had yet taken place.
Initial accounts from police suggest a fire arms officer discharged his weapon once, and analysis of the ammunition confirmed that a single shot was fired, the IPCC said. Commissioner Cindy Butts said: "I give my assurances that a thorough, independent investigation into the circumstances is under way. My thoughts are with all of those affected by today's events."
A gun that appears to be non-police issue was also found at the scene and was being examined by ballistics and forensic experts, it added.
IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said: "I give my assurances that a thorough, independent investigation into the circumstances is under way. My thoughts are with all of those affected by today's events."
The Met's internal investigator the Directorate of Professional Standards has also been informed.The Met's internal investigator the Directorate of Professional Standards has also been informed.
Police confirmed the incident was not related to terrorism.Police confirmed the incident was not related to terrorism.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said: "Following discussions with the police, there is an increased security presence at Wood Green Crown Court today. The court continues to operate as normal."A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said: "Following discussions with the police, there is an increased security presence at Wood Green Crown Court today. The court continues to operate as normal."
The spokesman said he could not comment further because of the ongoing police investigation.The spokesman said he could not comment further because of the ongoing police investigation.