Man armed with knife shot dead by police in Derby

A man with a knife has been shot dead by armed officers after being spotted in the car park of a police station in Derby.

Police have said the identity of the man remains unknown following the shooting at 10.03am this morning.

He was shot in the car park of a police station off Ascot Drive and later died in hospital.

Police administered first aid at the scene until paramedics arrived.

Derbyshire Constabulary said efforts to identify the man are ongoing.

No officers, staff or members of the public were injured during the incident.

The force said in a statement: “At 9.55am today (7 October) officers reported seeing a man armed with a knife in the secure car park of Ascot Drive Police Station, off Ascot Drive in Derby.

“Armed officers were sent to the scene, and at 10.03am a police firearm was discharged.

“The man, whose identity is unknown, sustained a gunshot injury and East Midlands Ambulance Service were requested to attend.”

Police said a cordon is in place and Ascot Drive is closed.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed of the shooting.