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MET POLICE SHOOT MAN DEAD IN SHEPWAY

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has begun an inquiry into the shooting of a 42 year-old man in New Romney. 

He was shot dead by police officers during an operation to prevent a suspected armed robbery yesterday evening (31 October), after an incident at the Nationwide Building Society in the town. 

The man who has not been named, died at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

The operation, by detectives from Scotland Yard's Flying Squad was supported by officers from its specialist firearms unit CO19. Three men were arrested following the Metropolitan Police action.

One of the police officers involved has been relieved of firearms duties, pending an inquiry. 

Kent Police initially launched an investigation into the shooting, but that was later taken over by the IPCC.