Man shot dead in Bradford drugs raid

By The Newsroom
Published 4th Apr 2013, 18:14 BST
Google Maps view of Buckingham Crescent, Clayton, BradfordGoogle Maps view of Buckingham Crescent, Clayton, Bradford
Google Maps view of Buckingham Crescent, Clayton, Bradford
A MAN has been shot dead during a police drugs raid at a house in Bradford.

Officers from West Yorkshire’s Local Neighbourhood Policing Team attended the address in Buckingham Crescent, Clayton, just after 1pm today.

Police said a struggle began as the officers - all unarmed - entered the house to conduct a drugs warrant.

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A spokesman said: “On entering the property, a struggle ensued with one of the occupants during which a firearm was discharged. The occupant, a 49 year old man, received fatal injuries and died at the scene.”

The watchdog Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed and is attending the scene.