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Police shoot useless crossbow-armed man who compelled himself into home

A person armed with a crossbow who compelled himself inside a home and threatened to hurt the residents has died after being shot by cops. 

It was reported that the person, believed aged in his 30s, was armed with weapons together with a crossbow and was threatening to hurt residents contained in the deal with.  

Police have been referred to as to a property in Bywater Place, south-east London, at 4.55am to stories of a person trying to pressure entry into the constructing. 

Armed officers have been referred to as to attend the scene after native police have been threatened by the person. 

The man had obtained contained in the property and a police firearm was discharged. 

Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service instantly offered first help however sadly the person died on the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to tell his subsequent of kin.

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, answerable for policing Southwark, stated: ‘My ideas are with all these affected by this incident.

‘I perceive the local people might be involved on the occasions which have taken place this morning. We will absolutely help the IOPC investigation into the total circumstances of what occurred.’