Man on UK motorway shot up to 10 times by armed police

In England, a man has died after being shot up to 10 times by armed police close to a busy motorway, according to eyewitnesses.

Man on UK motorway shot up to 10 times by armed police
Wed, 27 Sep, 2017 - 17:25

In England, a man has died after being shot up to 10 times by armed police close to a busy motorway, according to eyewitnesses.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a man died during an "incident involving police firearms" on a road close to the M5 Gordano services, near Bristol.

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