City security forces Great Britain they shot man armed with a crossbow who broke into a house in London Southwarkin the southeast of the British capital, in an incident that also led to two slightly wounded inside the property.

Authorities were notified early in the morning, shortly before 5:00 a.m. local time. They were warned that the man was trying enter a house with multiple weapons and that he threatened people inside, according to a Metropolitan Police statement.

The agents “attempted to talk” with the suspect, but eventually called for backup and, finally, given the assailant’s refusal to lay down his weapon, the officer opened fire. Despite attempts by emergency services to resuscitate him, died on the spot.

Police have launched an internal investigation to determine the circumstances of this event, promising full cooperation in these investigations, although they reminded that all agents have specific information and They open fire “very rarely”.

(Europe Press)