Kent Police Fired Four Shots As Suspect Killed

Two firearms officers fired their weapons twice each during a pre-planned operation in Kent which ended with a suspect's death.

William Smith, 36, died from gunshot wounds sustained in the shooting in Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, on 1 May.

He was on bail over the death of 73-year-old Roy Blackman, who was bludgeoned to dead at his home in Headcorn Road, Biddenden, on 21 March.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said ballistics analysis from the shooting has been carried out, and the two Kent Police officers have made statements.

The IPCC said the results indicate the two officers fired their weapons twice each during the operation.

It has emerged that two other firearms were recovered at the scene which did not belong to police.

Investigators have also said that no body-worn video footage was available from the operation.

An IPCC spokesman said: "The officers involved in the incident have provided both initial accounts and full accounts to the IPCC in a process which was overseen by IPCC investigators."

Mark Love, 37, of Frittenden Road, Staplehurst, has been charged with murder and aggravated burglary in connection with Mr Blackman's death, Kent Police said.