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No charges should be brought against the police officer who shot dead a 52-year-old man, a report has claimed. | No charges should be brought against the police officer who shot dead a 52-year-old man, a report has claimed. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) carried out a six-month investigation into the killing of Terry Nicholas. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) carried out a six-month investigation into the killing of Terry Nicholas. |
He was shot in May when armed Metropolitan Police officers opened fire in Hanger Green, Park Royal. | He was shot in May when armed Metropolitan Police officers opened fire in Hanger Green, Park Royal. |
"From our investigation there is no evidence to suggest officers committed any offence," the report said. | "From our investigation there is no evidence to suggest officers committed any offence," the report said. |
A loaded 9mm pistol was recovered from the scene and a bullet from this weapon was found lodged in the police vehicle carrying the officers. | A loaded 9mm pistol was recovered from the scene and a bullet from this weapon was found lodged in the police vehicle carrying the officers. |
IPCC Commissioner Deborah Glass said: "Our investigation looked into the actions of the officers firing the shots at Terry Nicholas as well as the planning, decision-making and implementation of the police operation." | |
Ms Glass said their full report would be published on completion of the inquest "taking into account any further evidence given". | |
The IPCC's report will now be sent to the West London Coroner. An inquest date has yet to be set. |