01/11/2006

Man shot dead by police

A man has died after being shot by police during an operation to prevent a suspected armed robbery attempt in Kent.

The incident happened around 8pm on Tuesday night at a building society in New Romney in Kent.

The man was shot and injured and was taken by ambulance to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, where he died.

Three men were arrested during the operation, which was conducted by detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad.

A firearm was also recovered from the scene and was removed for forensic examination.

It is understood that no police officers were injured in the incident.

Scotland Yard said that the incident had referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for investigation.

(KMcA)


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