Police provide update on fatal shooting of man outside Milton Keynes Central train station

Thames Valley Police have issued an update after a man died following a police shooting outside Milton Keynes Central railway station yesterday (01/04).

The incident saw a man shot after police were called to deal with a man that was potentially carrying a firearm outside the station just before 1pm. It has since been confirmed the man was brandishing a knife.

Following the shooting, attempts were made to revive the man but he was pronounced dead on the scene at 1:44pm.

A police cordon was duly set up around the train station, with the area from the main station entrance heading towards Pret a Manger, Starbucks and Subway closed off.

In their statement, Thames Valley Police confirmed officers representing both them and British Transport Police had attended the scene.

Their statement read, “Thames Valley Police is providing an update following the fatal shooting of a man outside Milton Keynes railway station this afternoon (1/4).

“Officers from Thames Valley Police and from British Transport Police were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at the station on Elder Gate at 12.55pm.

“TVP armed officers responded and challenged a white man who was carrying a knife outside the station. He moved at speed towards officers with the knife before a shot was fired by police.

“Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at 1.44pm. We have not yet informed the man’s next of kin so he has not been formally identified.”

Milton Keynes commander, Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie, said, “We understand that this incident may cause concern locally, but we would like to reassure the community that there is no wider risk to the public.”

Thames Valley Police have also confirmed they have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), who will be carrying out an independent investigation into this incident.

TVP also said, “We would ask people not to share footage or speculate about other details online.

“Officers remain at the scene, which is covering a large area outside the train station. However, the station remains open and trains are running as usual.

“There is disruption to the bus station and taxi rank outside the station as this area is currently part of the scene. Please check before you travel as you may need to seek alternative travel arrangements.”

The IOPC confirmed in their own statement yesterday less than two hours after the incident that they had received the referral and would be opening their own investigation into what happened.