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Pc who shot man 'feared for life' Pc who shot man 'feared for life'
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A policeman who shot dead a charity worker has told an inquest he fired his weapon because he feared for his life and that of his colleague.A policeman who shot dead a charity worker has told an inquest he fired his weapon because he feared for his life and that of his colleague.
Simon Murden, 26, from Beverley, was shot several times as he walked along the A63 near Hull on 22 March 2005.Simon Murden, 26, from Beverley, was shot several times as he walked along the A63 near Hull on 22 March 2005.
The officer, who is being referred to as officer C, said Mr Murden walked towards them and drew a sword as if he was going to attack someone. The Pc, who is being referred to as officer C, said Mr Murden walked at them and drew a sword. He said: "I honestly thought I was going to die."
He said: "I honestly thought I was going to die that day." Coroner Geoffrey Saul has made an order to protect the officers' identities.
The inquest heard the officer had been sent to the incident with a colleague after reports that Mr Murden was walking along the A63, possibly carrying a firearm, after driving the wrong way down the road and crashing his vehicle.The inquest heard the officer had been sent to the incident with a colleague after reports that Mr Murden was walking along the A63, possibly carrying a firearm, after driving the wrong way down the road and crashing his vehicle.
The officers stopped when they saw Mr Murden on the westbound carriageway, near a Little Chef restaurant and a petrol station.The officers stopped when they saw Mr Murden on the westbound carriageway, near a Little Chef restaurant and a petrol station.
I honestly believed the life of my colleague was in threat... and the lives of the people on the forecourt Officer CI honestly believed the life of my colleague was in threat... and the lives of the people on the forecourt Officer C
Officer C described him as walking fast towards them "with a purpose".Officer C described him as walking fast towards them "with a purpose".
He said when Mr Murden was about 15 yards away, he drew a sword and held it up in the air as if about to bring it down on someone.He said when Mr Murden was about 15 yards away, he drew a sword and held it up in the air as if about to bring it down on someone.
He told the inquest how his colleague, officer D, fired two baton rounds at Mr Murden but that it had no effect.He told the inquest how his colleague, officer D, fired two baton rounds at Mr Murden but that it had no effect.
He said: "I honestly believed the life of my colleague, officer D, was in threat and if he got past officer D, the lives of the people on the [petrol station] forecourt would be in danger.He said: "I honestly believed the life of my colleague, officer D, was in threat and if he got past officer D, the lives of the people on the [petrol station] forecourt would be in danger.
"I decided I would have to use my conventional weapon.""I decided I would have to use my conventional weapon."
Shots 'no effect'Shots 'no effect'
Officer C fired two shots from his rifle at Mr Murden's central body area but told the inquest they seemed to have no effect.Officer C fired two shots from his rifle at Mr Murden's central body area but told the inquest they seemed to have no effect.
He said because he feared for his and his colleague's lives, he fired another two shots, which caused Mr Murden to drop to his knees but he got up again with the sword still raised.He said because he feared for his and his colleague's lives, he fired another two shots, which caused Mr Murden to drop to his knees but he got up again with the sword still raised.
Officer C said: "Again, I feared for my colleague's life and I fired a further two shots."Officer C said: "Again, I feared for my colleague's life and I fired a further two shots."
He said at this point Mr Murden's legs crumpled beneath him but he again he tried to get up, pointing his sword straight towards him.He said at this point Mr Murden's legs crumpled beneath him but he again he tried to get up, pointing his sword straight towards him.
The officer fired another three shots and, this time, he said Mr Murden did not get up.The officer fired another three shots and, this time, he said Mr Murden did not get up.
The hearing was told the officers then attempted to resuscitate him.The hearing was told the officers then attempted to resuscitate him.
The inquest continues.The inquest continues.