22/03/2005

Police shoot dead man outside Hull

Police have confirmed that they shot dead a man just outside Hull early this morning.

The incident took place on the A63 near Welton in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police were called to the scene around 06:20 GMT, after receiving reports that a van was being driven the wrong way down the eastbound carriageway. The man was reported to have left his vehicle and was brandishing a sword.

Police have confirmed that the man was shot with plastic baton rounds and then with a firearm. He was pronounced dead at the scene, around 07:30 GMT.

The A63 is now closed in both directions and is expected to remain closed for most of the day, while forensic experts carry out an investigation at the scene.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, which will conduct an investigation.

(KmcA/MB)

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