Seaford man injured in shoot-out with police (From The Argus)
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Seaford man injured in shoot-out with Sussex Police
11:53am Sunday 16th September 2012 in News By Ben Parsons, Crime Reporter
A 62-year-old man from Seaford is in hospital in Brighton after being injured in a shoot-out with police.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating how he was shot in the early hours of this morning.
Detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team are investigating what they described as the attempted murder of police officers.
Armed officers were called to North Way, Seaford, at 7.10pm on Saturday.
Sussex Police said they received "a report of a domestic incident involving firearms". A woman left the house soon afterwards.
Sussex Police issued a statement saying: "Police negotiators engaged with the man for several hours, but shortly before 1am on Sunday morning, he left the house and shots were exchanged with armed officers from Surrey and Sussex Tactical Firearms Unit.
"The man appeared to be wounded, but went back into the house. Officers then reacted as swiftly and as safely as possible to enter the house and adminster first aid.
"He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with what are described as life-threatening injuries. On Sunday morning he was said to be stable, but critical."
A shotgun has been recovered from the scene.
Two officers were injured in the operation but not by gunfire.
Ch Insp Jayne Dando said: "We did advise local residents to remain indoors while the incident was under way, but I would like to stress that there was little danger to the neighbouring community and this was kept to the absolute minium.
"To contain the situation effectively it was necessary to deploy a police helicopter for some considerable time and I should like to apologise to Seaford residents who may have been disturbed by what was an essential need.
"I should also like to thank the head teacher of a local school who opened up the building to act as a rendezvous point for emergency services and also to provide shelter to a few local residents who were returning home, but unable to gain access to their houses for a little while."
Sussex Police's statement read: "Matters of this nature are always referred to the IPCC and are not indicative of any wrong doing on the part of Sussex Police, who welcome the outside scrutiny and will work fully to support the investigation."
Comments(23)
matlock
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4:24pm Sun 16 Sep 12
JoePara
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5:20pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Old Ladys Gin
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5:44pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Old Ladys Gin
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5:46pm Sun 16 Sep 12
hubby wrote:Couldn't agree more and everytime I step outside my door I know I may face danger.
Dangerous place Seaford.
Strange isn't it that the most dangerous place you can be is in your own house; the kitchen in particular.
Don't go in there please as you never know what dangers lurk.
Leon
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6:39pm Sun 16 Sep 12
JoePara wrote:"....How was a passer by allowed to walk anywhere near to a stray bullet... why were there no additional police or maybe a helicopter overhead?...."
Why a helicopter plus goodness knows how many officers were required IN ADDITION to firearms squad we may never know.
...is what you would be saying if a pedestrian were injured in the crossfire. Damned if you do, damned if you don't springs to mind
paul76
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7:38pm Sun 16 Sep 12
JoePara wrote:Regular police in addition to firearms police as they don't carry guns. And a helicopter in case the guy escapes the house, as at 1am it is dark, and and as far as I am aware the police are not robocops and do not have built in infra red or night vision sight.
Why a helicopter plus goodness knows how many officers were required IN ADDITION to firearms squad we may never know.
Nathan_Adler
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7:39pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Ouseler
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8:28pm Sun 16 Sep 12
One possibilty is that he achieved the result that he in fact wanted..He spent hours talking, knowing that armed officers are outside,no doubt being given options to surrender, then decides to come out shooting!! Why?
Not sure about 'deserved' maybe he has a mental problem, but in my opinion, really no alternative for the police other than to return fire once he started shooting.
With luck the Doctors may save him.
AmboGuy
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8:58pm Sun 16 Sep 12
JoePara wrote:Jesus some people say stupid things on this forum.
Why a helicopter plus goodness knows how many officers were required IN ADDITION to firearms squad we may never know.
KRAYZIE
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10:00pm Sun 16 Sep 12
greeg2
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12:06am Mon 17 Sep 12
Nathan_Adler wrote:I wouldn't completely believe there was an exchange of gunfire if I was you.Cops have a reputation of dramatising the events for fear of criticism and retribution.The cop who shot him will probably be on fully paid leave for a considerable time,I think that's the way it usually works.
Whilst this old codger no doubt deserved to be shot, please spare a thought for the officer who shot him. By simply doing his job and protecting himself and the public, he will no doubt face months of investigation and questions whilst being on very restricted duties.
F in L
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12:06am Mon 17 Sep 12
AmboGuy wrote:We know, we have seen your previous posts.
JoePara wrote:Jesus some people say stupid things on this forum.
Why a helicopter plus goodness knows how many officers were required IN ADDITION to firearms squad we may never know.
Unbelievable that all these resources and all that training and the man is still alive even though these 'marksmen' are trained to kill. More reason why firearms should not be rolled out.
cvs
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6:35am Mon 17 Sep 12
Vanburger
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7:36am Mon 17 Sep 12
cvs wrote:Love it, I love living in Seafud
The locals here do get quite murderous if you pronounce the town like "Seafud" instead of stressing the second syllable "ford"
Juleyanne
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9:48am Mon 17 Sep 12
and our decreasing ability to communicate.
rs
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12:24pm Mon 17 Sep 12
cvs wrote:If you grew up as a child in Seaford its known as Seafud.
The locals here do get quite murderous if you pronounce the town like "Seafud" instead of stressing the second syllable "ford"
AmboGuy
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12:53pm Mon 17 Sep 12
F in L wrote:And right on cue the Argus troll F in L (previously Helena Handcart) comes out with another blinder.
AmboGuy wrote:We know, we have seen your previous posts.
JoePara wrote:Jesus some people say stupid things on this forum.
Why a helicopter plus goodness knows how many officers were required IN ADDITION to firearms squad we may never know.
Unbelievable that all these resources and all that training and the man is still alive even though these 'marksmen' are trained to kill. More reason why firearms should not be rolled out.
Gary Baldy
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1:46pm Mon 17 Sep 12
PorkBoat
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3:56pm Mon 17 Sep 12
hubby
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9:14pm Mon 17 Sep 12
Flippin Burghers
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3:24pm Tue 18 Sep 12
emma barnes
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6:10pm Tue 18 Sep 12
JoePara wrote:What a stupid comment - Perhaps ask the same question in Manchester where the 2 officers have just been killed. Why bomb disposal units- why firearms teams. Just because a grenade was used and a firearm, surely a special constable on a bike could have dealt. Unbelievable.
Why a helicopter plus goodness knows how many officers were required IN ADDITION to firearms squad we may never know.
hubby says...
1:35pm Sun 16 Sep 12