A man has died after being shot by armed police.<\/p>\n
Bedfordshire Police were called to reports of vehicles being damaged at Aylesbury Road in Bedford shortly after 10.40pm on Monday.<\/p>\n
Officers found a man in his 40s who had barricaded himself inside a property and was making threats.<\/p>\n
Specialist armed officers attended the scene, supported by police negotiators and other emergency services.<\/p>\n
Despite efforts over a number of hours to engage with the man, shortly after 9.30am, police said he presented a weapon before officers fired.<\/p>\n
The Independent Office for Police Conduct have launched an investigation into the shooting. Credit: ITV News Anglia<\/p>\n
The man was pronounced dead shortly before 10.30am. His next of kin have been informed.<\/p>\n
A number of properties were evacuated during the incident.<\/p>\n
Residents are now being allowed to return to their homes, and it is not believed there is any ongoing risk to the public.<\/p>\n
In line with standard protocols, Bedfordshire Police made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who have since launched an investigation.<\/p>\n
A cordon will remain in place while inquiries continue.<\/p>\n
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