Independent Office for Police Conduct to look into Wiltshire firearms incident
A man's died after an incident in Swindon just after 2am this morning.
Last updated 8th Nov 2020
Police say the incident in Summers Street has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
They also say patrols have been stepped up in the area, but there's no wider risk to the public
A Wiltshire force spokesperson said:
"We can confirm that following an incident in Summers Street, Swindon, shortly after 2am this morning (08/11) a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
"This is regarding the death of a member of the public."
"The IOPC are independently investigating this incident so it would be inappropriate for us to comment any further on it."
"We would, however, like to reassure the public there is no risk to the wider community and that there is likely to be an increased police presence in the area for a considerable time."
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has confirmed its investigating the incident.
A spokesperson added:
"At this early stage it is believed a 57-year-old man has been fatally shot during the police response to reports of two men arguing in the street.
"He was declared dead in an ambulance at 2.56am."
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of those affected by this terrible incident."
"IOPC investigators are at the scene, and the post incident procedures where the key police witnesses will provide their initial accounts.
"It is mandatory for us to conduct an independent investigation when the police fatally shoot a member of the public."
"We have established protocols with the police to ensure our investigations do not hinder their ability to conduct enquiries as part of their related investigations."