A MAN was shot by cops as a bomb squad and counter-terror officers swooped on a village pub last night.
A 100 metre cordon was put in place near the Park Gate Inn in Hollingbourne, Kent, after police were called to the scene at around 9pm.
A major police operation in Ashford Road, Maidstone[/caption]
Armoured police vehicles also helped to secure the area before forensics officers began gathering evidence in black bags.
An IOPC spokesperson 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 man is receiving treatment in hospital for his injuries which are thought to be life changing.
“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.”
