Man Shot Dead by Police in Redditch on Christmas Eve
A knife-wielding man was shot dead by armed police in Redditch, Worcestershire, on Christmas Eve after a standoff. Officers were called to the scene over concerns for the man’s safety, and despite attempts at negotiation, he was shot in the evening and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the incident following a self-referral by West Mercia Police. A knife was recovered from the scene and condolences have been expressed to the man’s family.