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'Armed' man shot dead by police Police 'shoot man near cathedral'
(about 2 hours later)
A man has been shot dead by police in Surrey, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said. A man has been shot dead by police in what is reported to be the grounds of Guildford cathedral in Surrey.
He was killed by officers from Surrey Police at about 1500 GMT, after they responded to reports of an armed man in the town of Guildford. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said the shooting took place after police responded to reports of an armed man.
Investigators from the IPCC are at the scene, a spokesman said. Investigators from the IPCC are at the scene of the incident, which happened at 1500 GMT, a spokesman said.
The IPCC said it would not release the man's identity or any further details at this stage, but that it was investigating the shooting. The cathedral featured in the the 1976 horror movie, The Omen. The man has not been named but is thought to be local.
"The IPCC investigators already deployed to the scene are in Guildford and will provide an assessment for IPCC Commissioner Rebecca Marsh, following a referral of the shooting by Surrey Police," it said in a statement. The incident took place within the cathedral's grounds, a woman connected to the church said.
"We had to cancel an advent carol service to which 500-plus people were due to attend," she added.
'Crime everywhere'
Residents of nearby Benbrick Road said they heard the police helicopter hovering over their homes and saw officers descend on the area.
A couple who live in the road said last Sunday they had taken their young children to play in the cathedral grounds.
The woman who asked only to be known as Vicky, said: "It's a shock to the system. My kids could have been playing in that field. We moved to a quiet area only to find that happening on our doorstep."
Her partner, Ally, said the police helicopter appeared around 1330 GMT.
He added that he was shocked by the shooting: "It's on religious grounds but crime goes on everywhere."
'Thorough investigation'
In a statement the IPCC said: "The IPCC investigators already deployed to the scene are in Guildford and will provide an assessment for IPCC Commissioner Rebecca Marsh, following a referral of the shooting by Surrey Police.
"The police had deployed armed officers following reports of an armed man earlier this afternoon.""The police had deployed armed officers following reports of an armed man earlier this afternoon."
Mrs Marsh sent her condolences to the dead man's family and friends.Mrs Marsh sent her condolences to the dead man's family and friends.
She added: "I would like to reassure the man's family, the public and the police officers that the IPCC investigation will be thorough, proportionate and timely."She added: "I would like to reassure the man's family, the public and the police officers that the IPCC investigation will be thorough, proportionate and timely."
A spokesperson for Surrey Police said they were unable to disclose any information about the shooting. A spokesman for Surrey Police said they were unable to disclose any information about the shooting.
The area around Guildford Cathedral was sealed off on Sunday evening with police officers guarding the area. The cathedral was made famous by The Omen - when a young boy sees the spire and the building comes into view he is thrown into a rage. He foams and the mouth and tries to bite his mother.
The cathedral's dean, Victor Stock, has said the filmmakers should never have been allowed to use the building because it made some people frightened to come in.