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| Man with crossbow dies and fire destroys Wootton pub | Man with crossbow dies and fire destroys Wootton pub |
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| Police were called to the Chequers Inn in Wootton on Friday morning | Police were called to the Chequers Inn in Wootton on Friday morning |
| A man wielding a crossbow has died from "self-inflicted injuries" during a stand-off with police at a village pub. | A man wielding a crossbow has died from "self-inflicted injuries" during a stand-off with police at a village pub. |
| Specialist officers and negotiators from Bedfordshire Police were called to the Chequers Inn in Wootton, near Bedford, at about 10:15 BST on Friday morning. | Specialist officers and negotiators from Bedfordshire Police were called to the Chequers Inn in Wootton, near Bedford, at about 10:15 BST on Friday morning. |
| Shortly after emergency services arrived at the property in Hall End Road, a fire broke out – which completely destroyed the pub. | Shortly after emergency services arrived at the property in Hall End Road, a fire broke out – which completely destroyed the pub. |
| Police were informed the man had a crossbow and said "extensive efforts were made to ensure the safety of all at the scene", with nearby homes being evacuated. | Police were informed the man had a crossbow and said "extensive efforts were made to ensure the safety of all at the scene", with nearby homes being evacuated. |
| A drone shows the extent of the fire which has gutted the pub on Hall End Road | |
| Bedfordshire Police said they had been called to "concerns for the welfare of a man". | Bedfordshire Police said they had been called to "concerns for the welfare of a man". |
| "At around 12:45, the man exited the premises before sustaining self-inflicted injuries," they added. | "At around 12:45, the man exited the premises before sustaining self-inflicted injuries," they added. |
| He was taken to hospital and died there on Sunday. | He was taken to hospital and died there on Sunday. |
| His next of kin have been informed, and inquiries were continuing, the force said. | His next of kin have been informed, and inquiries were continuing, the force said. |
| The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as is automatic in cases like this. | The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as is automatic in cases like this. |
| Negotiators were sent to the pub and neighbours' homes evacuated after reports a man had a crossbow | |
| Aerial footage shows the extent of the damage caused by the fire at the Chequers Inn | Aerial footage shows the extent of the damage caused by the fire at the Chequers Inn |
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