London CNN —Police in the British capital shot dead a man who was reportedly trying to enter a property armed with a crossbow in the early hours of Tuesday, according to a statement.
The man, who police say is thought to be in his 30s, “was threatening to harm residents inside the address,” reads the statement.
Lucy North/Press Association/AP“Local officers attended and attempted to speak to the man but, after being threatened, armed officers were called and quickly attended the scene,” added police.
“The man had got inside the property, and a police firearm was discharged,” continues the statement.
Police and paramedics provided first aid but the man died at the scene, said police, adding that two people at the address suffered minor injuries.
Persons:
“, Lucy North, ”, Seb Adjei
Organizations:
London CNN — Police, city’s Metropolitan Police, Press Association, AP “ Local, Police, Independent Office, Metropolitan Police
Locations:
Bywater, London, city’s, Southwark, England, Wales