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IPCC completes investigation into Humberside fatal shooting

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2017-11-27
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Humberside Police

What was investigated

The independent investigation into the fatal shooting of a man on 29 November 2016 has concluded. The investigation looked into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the actions of police officers and the response to the man's mental health considerations.

Key findings

  • The man was shot after a firearms officer discharged two live rounds.
  • The man was carrying an axe when approached by police.
  • He died in hospital later that evening from gunshot wounds.
  • CCTV footage was gathered regarding the man's movements on the day.
  • Witness accounts were collected from dozens of independent witnesses.
  • Interviews were conducted with police officers and staff.
  • Force incident logs and 999 call recordings were reviewed.
  • Forensic evidence from the scene was analyzed.

Outcome

No misconduct notices were issued to officers, indicating no case to answer for police misconduct. The IPCC report will be published in detail after any relevant hearings.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

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.