A man is believed to have suffered “life-changing” injuries after being shot by police in Kent overnight.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed an “independent investigation” had been established after “a man was shot and seriously injured by Kent Police” who were responding to an incident near the Park Gate Inn on Monday.
“We were notified by the force after the incident in Hollingbourne, which occurred shortly before 9pm, and declared an independent investigation a short time later,” an IOPC statement said.
“The man is receiving treatment in hospital for his injuries which are thought to be life changing.”
Investigators were sent to the scene to gather information as inquiries into the incident continue.
A man was shot by Kent Police near the Park Gate Inn on Monday night.
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