Two robbers shot dead in UK bank raid

Two robbers were shot dead today as armed police foiled a bank raid in the UK.

One died at the scene in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, and a second was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The shooting, involving the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad, happened at a branch of the HSBC in Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford.

The gang are believed to have been targeting a security van outside the bank.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the shooting.

Scotland Yard confirmed today the Flying Squad had worked with Hampshire Police and armed police on the operation.

A spokesman said: “The object of the operation was to prevent and apprehend those believed to be involved in an attempted armed robbery of a premises in Chandlers Ford.

“At approximately 10.05am, shots were fired and two men were shot. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the other was taken to a local hospital but died at approximately midday.

“No officers were injured in the incident. The incident has been referred to the IPCC.”