Milton Keynes police shoot man dead at railway station

Police have shot a man dead outside a railway station after reports he was carrying a firearm.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said it was called with British Transport Police to Milton Keynes Central Station at 12:55 BST.

Armed officers challenged the man before shots were fired at the suspect, the force continued.

“Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 13:44 BST,” a TVP spokesperson said.

“There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time.”

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had sent investigators to the station to gather information after being notified of the incident by TVP.

“Our role in these circumstances is to independently investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this incident including the actions and decisions taken by the police,” a spokesperson said.

“It is in its very early stages and no further information is available at this time.”

British Transport Police said its officers remained on scene to assist colleagues from TVP.

Shazna Muzammil, a councillor and Conservative group leader at Milton Keynes City Council, said she was “deeply shocked” by what had happened.

“Our thoughts are with all those there and affected by it,” she posted on X.

“Very thankful to the police and emergency services for their swift response in keeping everyone safe.”

Rail operator London Northwestern Railway said train services were unaffected.

However, it warned of reduced access to the front of the station.

A police cordon and a huge presence of officers could be seen outside the main entrance.