Investigation under way into fatal police shooting in Norfolk
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2025-12-29
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Norfolk Constabulary
What was investigated
We have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a fatal police shooting in Thetford, Norfolk last night. Officers responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles and found a man who was sadly declared deceased after shots were fired by police.
Key findings
- Officers responded to a vehicle collision report.
- A man was seen leaving the collision holding a handgun.
- Two shots were fired by police.
- First aid was provided at the scene.
- The man was declared deceased shortly after 10.15pm.
- A non-police issue firearm was recovered from the scene.
- Initial accounts from involved officers are being gathered.
- Body worn video footage is being secured.
Outcome
The investigation is in its initial stages, and further evidence is being reviewed to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Norfolk Constabulary force profile
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.