THE POLICE watchdog have launched an investigation after a man died as a result of being shot by armed officers in Carlisle yesterday (December 19). 

Police were called at 3.37pm with a report of a man threatening people at an address on Borland Avenue. 

Armed officers were sent to the scene, where they found a man in possession of a knife, according to a report from Cumbria Constabulary. 

Shortly after this, a police firearm was discharged.

The man, in his 40s, sustained gunshot injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Cumbria Constabulary have said the incident is believed to have been an isolated with no other members of the public harmed. 

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said they were alerted to the situation at 5pm (December 19). 

A spokesperson for the IOPC said: "The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a fatal police shooting in Carlisle yesterday. 

"We have been advised that police were called to a disturbance at a domestic property shortly after 3.30pm, when it was reported that people were being threatened. Armed officers were among those who attended.

"During the incident shots were discharged by police and a man suffered fatal injuries.

"Our investigators attended the scene and the police post incident procedures, where the officers involved provided their initial accounts.

"The IOPC investigation is at a very early stage and no further information can be provided at this time.

"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident," they said. 

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