04/05/2004

Police shoot man dead following 'domestic' incident

Armed police in Cornwall have shot dead a man after they were called to a 'domestic incident' an isolated address in the Duchy.

Following what police described as "threats of violence," armed officers were sent to Lewannick near Launceston at about 9pm on Monday May 3.

A 53-year-old man shot by officers was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, but he was later declared dead.

A Police spokesperson said: "Armed officers were deployed under the command of a senior officer to contain the incident.

"At 0125 hours the following day a 53-year-old man was shot by police. Emergency treatment was administered at the scene and he died later at Derriford Hospital."

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission and they are expected to attend the scene this morning.

(SP)

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