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London shooting: Knifeman shot dead by Westminster police | London shooting: Knifeman shot dead by Westminster police |
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A knifeman has been shot dead by armed police officers in central London. | A knifeman has been shot dead by armed police officers in central London. |
The man was seen "acting suspiciously" in Westminster, at 23:25 GMT on Sunday, and pulled out two knives when he was challenged by officers on patrol, Scotland Yard said. | The man was seen "acting suspiciously" in Westminster, at 23:25 GMT on Sunday, and pulled out two knives when he was challenged by officers on patrol, Scotland Yard said. |
Armed officers responded and a Taser and gun were fired. | Armed officers responded and a Taser and gun were fired. |
The man was confirmed dead by the London Ambulance Service in Great Scotland Yard but the incident is not being treated as terror related. | The man was confirmed dead by the London Ambulance Service in Great Scotland Yard but the incident is not being treated as terror related. |
No members of the public or police officers were injured and inquires are ongoing, the Met said. | No members of the public or police officers were injured and inquires are ongoing, the Met said. |
The Ministry of Defence confirmed its officers were deployed in the operation in which the Metropolitan Police and City of London police were also involved. | |
Investigators are believed to be examining a theory the Taser was not effective. | |
A number of road closures remain in place in the area. | A number of road closures remain in place in the area. |
Uniformed police officers manned cordons at Scotland Place, leading to Great Scotland Yard, and on parts of Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall near to Trafalgar Square. | Uniformed police officers manned cordons at Scotland Place, leading to Great Scotland Yard, and on parts of Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall near to Trafalgar Square. |
The Directorate of Professional Standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are investigating the incident. | |
The IOPC said: "At this early stage it is believed a man has been fatally shot during the police response to reports of a man carrying knives and acting suspiciously. | |
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of those affected by this terrible incident. | |
"It is mandatory for us to conduct an independent investigation when the police fatally shoot a member of the public." | |
Chairman of the Met Police Federation Ken Marsh called on the IOPC "to bring this matter to a swift conclusion". | Chairman of the Met Police Federation Ken Marsh called on the IOPC "to bring this matter to a swift conclusion". |
"Our thoughts are with our colleagues as they now go through the post-incident process, and it goes without saying that they have our full support," he said. |