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'DROP THE GUN'
Dramatic moment armed cops confront gunman who stormed Bradford police station
THIS is the dramatic moment armed cops confronted a gunman who stormed a city centre police station.
They can be heard repeatedly shouting “drop the gun” at the suspect after he opened fire at Trafalgar House in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
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Two officers yell “do it now” as they make their way up the steps toward him.
A gunshot can be heard, followed by another moments later, as shocked passers-by watch on.
One witness yells: "Oh my god, they’ve shot him, they’ve f***ing shot him, they’ve shot him."
She goes on: "There’s two officers, I don’t know what to do, they’re shouting."
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The two gun cops can still be heard shouting “do it now” in the background as the stand off continues.
A man had allegedly walked up to the help desk inside the station brandishing a knife and gas-powered ball bearing gun shortly after 10am on Saturday.
A member of the public told the : "There was a very, very big police cordon in place.
"I could tell something had occurred at the police station and there was a firearms unit at the scene.
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"The police station was shut and the police at the scene were looking very stressed out.
"It was so confusing but I wondered if it was something deadly."
The road was blocked off and bus services were diverted from the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Farrell said: "Thankfully, no one was hurt during the incident and our help desk staff are receiving welfare support.
"We know members of the public were in the vicinity of the help desk at the time and are keen to speak to anyone who may have information.
"Armed officers attended within a very short time frame, which allowed us to quickly and safely resolve the incident.
"We can confirm this was an isolated incident which poses no wider threat to the public."
Adil Akksar, 29, was arrested and later charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
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He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Bradford Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force, quoting log 488 of April 1, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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