Tuesday 03 May 2016 @ 14:20
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IPCC investigating fatal police shooting in Goudhurst, Kent

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will investigate a police shooting in Goudhurst, Kent in which a 36 year old man has died.

The incident occurred in Smiths Lane at around 8:30pm recently (1 May 2016) during a planned police operation. After being notified by Kent Police, IPCC investigators deployed to the scene to oversee post incident procedures. Tests are were carried out on what appears to be a non-police firearm found at the scene, and forensic examinations continued throughout the day. As with any fatal police shooting, an independent investigation was declared by the IPCC soon after being made aware of the incident. Further information will be released once verified by the IPCC.

The man’s family and HM Coroner have been informed, however formal identification is yet to take place. 

 

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