Kent Police is being investigated after a man was allegedly shot by an officer.
The A20 Ashford Road, near Leeds Castle, was shut by officers at around 8.45pm yesterday (July 7).
Police officers remain at the scene. Picture: UKNIP
A man is in hospital having suffered what are believed to be life-changing injuries.
Forensics have been seen in the car park of The Park Gate Inn.
The road remains closed between Chegworth Road and Penfold Hill this morning (July 8).
The incident happened last night (July 7). Picture: UKNIPAn investigation is ongoing. Picture: UKNIPA police cordon remains in place. Picture: UKNIP
Kent Police has not yet responded to inquiries, but the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed an investigation has been launched.
A spokesman for the IOPC said: “We have begun an independent investigation after a man was shot and seriously injured by Kent Police, who were responding to an incident on Monday 7 July.
“We were notified by the force after the incident in Hollingbourne, which occurred shortly before 9pm, and declared an independent investigation a short time later.
The A20 is closed in both directions. Picture: UKNIPThe IOPC has confirmed a man has been shot. Picture: UKNIPForensics have been seen at the Park Gate Inn car park
“We have sent investigators to the scene and the police post incident procedure to begin gathering evidence.
“Our investigation is in the very early stages.”
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