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The IOPC has today published its report into an investigation following a terror attack outside the Houses of Parliament in March 2017.

Our investigation was launched following the fatal shooting of Khalid Masood and was completed in July 2017. No police officers were ever under investigation.

IOPC Regional Director Sarah Green said: “Officer SA74 ran towards sounds of a disturbance and then placed himself between Mr Masood, who was carrying two large knives, and the officers he was pursuing. 

“It is clear he had no reasonable option but to shoot Mr Masood, and it is also clear he acted swiftly and professionally to protect the public and fellow officers.

“Officer SA74 and his colleagues acted with immense personal bravery, and I wish to record my deep sorrow for the tragic loss of PC Keith Palmer, as well as the other victims of Mr Masood’s terrible actions on that day.”