A man has died after being shot by armed police in Cumbria.
Officers were called to Borland Avenue in Carlisle at 3.37pm on Monday to reports of a man threatening people.
They found a man at the scene who was in possession of a knife, according to a statement by Cumbria constabulary. “Shortly after this, a police firearm was discharged,” the force said in a statement.
“The man, aged in his 40s, sustained gunshot injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“No other members of the public were injured during this incident, which at this stage is believed to be an isolated incident.”
A police cordon is in place at the address, and officers are conducting door-to-door inquiries.
The force said people should avoid the scene in the Botcherby area of Carlisle, in the south-east of the city, and that an increased police presence would be seen.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it was informed at 5pm on Monday.
In a statement, the IOPC said: “Our investigators are attending the scene and the police post incident procedures, where the officers involved will be providing their initial accounts.
“The IOPC investigation is at a very early stage and no further information can be provided at this time.
“Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.”
