A man armed with a sword, crossbows, a knife and an ax was shot dead by London police after he tried to break into a house on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old intruder was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying two crossbows when he forced his way into the south London home shortly before 5am, according to the Metropolitan Police.
His motives for the invasion are unknown, but it is believed he knew one of the two people inside the house and was trying to harm them, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
In images obtained by The Guardian, a woman was heard screaming for help from inside the house.
“I’m afraid!” The woman screamed as loud bangs echoed through the house.
A man armed with a sword, crossbows, a knife and an ax was shot dead by London police after he tried to break into a house on Tuesday. SWNS
That’s when the officers invaded the place while shouting “Armed police!” from outside.
Officers “attempted unsuccessfully to speak to the man, who had managed to enter the property,” IOPC said, “but then called for help from armed officers after being threatened.”
The intruder was eventually shot dead by two police officers.
The 30-year-old intruder was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying two crossbows when he forced his way into the south London home shortly before 5am, according to the Metropolitan Police. ZUMAPRESS.com
The residents only suffered minor injuries.
Neighbors on the quiet London street were shocked by the incident.
“It’s a little scary and strange. Nothing like that ever happens here,” Maisie Cooper, 24, told The Guardian.
His motives for the invasion are unknown, but it is believed that he knew one of the two people inside the house and was trying to hurt them. AP
Police shootings are extremely rare across the UK; Just last year there was only one fatal police shooting, according to the BBC.
The country’s agents generally do not carry firearms, but small patrols of armed agents are always available to respond to extreme situations.
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