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Man shot dead by officers named | |
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A man shot dead by armed officers outside Guildford Cathedral in Surrey has been named as a 39-year-old 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. |
The area around the cathedral was still cordoned off on Monday as officers gathered forensic evidence. | |
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". |
An Advent carol service due to have been held on Sunday evening was cancelled and will be held next Sunday. | |
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. |