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Update on IOPC investigation into Bywater Place police shooting

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

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Published
2024-03-14
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

Our investigation into the fatal police shooting involves the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a man during a police response to a report of forced entry. The man was armed and posed a threat to officers and residents before being shot by police.

Key findings

  • The man was armed with weapons, including crossbows.
  • Officers arrived to find the man attempting to break into a barricaded room.
  • Officers issued commands to the man, which he did not follow.
  • Firearms officers responded after the situation escalated.
  • The man pointed a crossbow at an officer before being shot.
  • Officers provided immediate first aid after the shooting.
  • The man was declared deceased shortly after the incident.
  • The investigation is ongoing and will conclude in the summer.

Outcome

The investigation is still ongoing and aims to clarify the events leading to the shooting. Evidence will be presented to assist in the upcoming inquest.

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.