Man shot by police in Bristol after reported firearm

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 16:39 · Archive

A man in his 40s was shot by armed police in Bristol after a member of the public reported seeing what they believed to be a firearm.

A man in his 40s was shot by armed police officers in Bristol after a member of the public reported seeing what they believed to be a firearm at an address in Fishponds Road, Eastville, on Thursday shortly before 5.30pm. Avon and Somerset Police said that police firearms were discharged before negotiators arrived at the scene.

The man was immediately treated by paramedics at the address and was conscious and breathing when taken to hospital. He remains in a stable condition for treatment of injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening. Police said they had not been able to trace his next of kin.

No officers were injured and police said there is no wider risk to the public. No arrests have been made. An Independent Office for Police Conduct referral has been made, as is mandatory when someone is seriously injured following police contact. A cordon remains at the address while enquiries continue, and police said they will have an increased high-visibility presence in the area over the coming days.

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Man shot by police in Bristol after 'firearm' spotted - armed cops swarmThe police force has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct .Daily Express · 23 Oct, 16:18
Man shot by police in Bristol after 'firearm' spotted at propertyA man was taken to hospital after 'police firearms were discharged' at an address in Bristol yesterday afternoon, when a member of the public reported seeing 'what they believed to be a firearm'The Mirror · 23 Oct, 16:05

In this story: Avon and Somerset Police · Bristol · Fishponds Road · Eastville · Independent Office for Police Conduct

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