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Cathedral victim due to be named Man shot dead by officers named
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Police are due to name a man shot dead by armed officers within what are believed to be the grounds of Guildford Cathedral in Surrey. A man shot dead by armed officers outside Guildford Cathedral in Surrey has been named as a 39-year-old man.
The shooting happened at about 1500 GMT on Sunday after police responded to reports of an armed man. David Sycamore, from Guildford, was shot at 1500 GMT on Sunday after police responded to reports of an armed man.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said the shooting took place "near to" the cathedral, but did not confirm the specific location.The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said the shooting took place "near to" the cathedral, but did not confirm the specific location.
It is understood that the dead man is from the local area. The area around the cathedral was still cordoned off on Monday as officers gathered forensic evidence.
IPCC investigators were sent to the scene in Guildford to provide an assessment following a referral of the shooting by Surrey Police. IPCC investigators were sent to the scene to provide an assessment following a referral of the shooting by Surrey Police.
Services suspended
An IPCC statement said its investigation would be "thorough, proportionate and timely".An IPCC statement said its investigation would be "thorough, proportionate and timely".
The area around the cathedral was still cordoned off on Monday morning as officers gathered forensic evidence. An Advent carol service due to have been held on Sunday evening was cancelled and will be held next Sunday.
An Advent carol service due to have been held on Sunday evening had to be cancelled. Guildford Diocese said the incident did not involve cathedral staff.
All services at Guildford Cathedral are suspended, as are events at the Cathedral's Education Centre.
The cathedral is due to reopen to staff and the public on Tuesday.