Man shot dead by cops wielded ‘samurai-like sword’ in rampage smashing up cars before Taser ‘failed to overpower him’

A MAN wielding a “samurai-like sword” was shot dead by armed cops after smashing up cars in a terrifying rampage.

Horrified witnesses heard six gunshots ring out at Ascot Drive Police Station near a branch of B&M in Derby.

The man was gunned down by armed cops on Friday morning after breaching a secure police station car park.

He started bashing up cars but attempts by cops to Taser him failed, according to witnesses.

One local resident, who said the man was brandishing a “samurai sword”, told the : “Apparently the intruder was initially Tasered but that didn’t overpower him so they had to shoot.”

Police confirmed a man armed with a knife died in hospital after being shot by armed police.

They said no one else was injured in the horror incident.

Dramatic photos show a shattered window at the police station with debris scattered across the car park.

Derbyshire Police said enquiries are ongoing to identify the man and notify his next of kin.

A spokesperson added: “At 9.55am today (October 7) officers reported seeing a man armed with a knife in the secure car park of Ascot Drive Police Station, off Ascot Drive in Derby.

“During the incident a window was smashed at the police station.

“Armed officers were sent to the scene and a police firearm was then discharged.

“The male’s identity is currently unknown but we can confirm he is a white man, and we are working hard to establish who he is.

“He sustained a gunshot injury and East Midlands Ambulance Service were requested to attend.

“Officers administered first aid until paramedics attended the scene, and he was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“No officers, staff or other members of the public were injured during the incident.

“It is not believed to be linked to counter terrorism at this time, however enquiries are ongoing.”

Police earlier urged the public to stay away from the area while they investigated.

A cordon was put in place shops inside closed for the day.

Witnesses told how they were evacuated from B&M as the drama unfolded.

Emma Smalley, 28, who was shopping at the time, told : “We heard about six massive bangs and didn’t know what it was at the time.

“Everyone got evacuated. I’ve had to leave everything in there.

“I just thought it was banging. I didn’t know whether it was a delivery for B&M or someone in the warehouse. It was noisy.

“It’s quite scary to think that if I’d been any later getting there I could’ve witnessed it. I’ve got a three-year-old with me as well.”

Another witness said they heard gunshots that sounded “like a load of beer barrels falling off a lorry”.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed as is standard procedure.