Man shot dead in Birmingham by armed police

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A man has been shot dead by armed police in Birmingham during an "intelligence-led operation".

It happened in Wheeleys Lane in Lee Bank just before 05:00 GMT, West Midlands Police said.

"A man, in his 50s, was shot and died a short time later at the scene," a force spokesman added.

The area has been cordoned-off while investigations continue and the case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

West Midlands Police said it had been granted a warrant for the operation.

Officers' body-worn video footage has been downloaded as part of the inquiries.