A man has died after being shot by armed police in Southwark responding to calls for help from people inside a home.

Police were called to a residential property in Bywater Place shortly before 5am today (Tuesday, January 30) to reports of a man trying to break into the home.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was reported to be armed with weapons including a crossbow and threatening to harm the residents inside.

Local police went to the scene and tried to speak to the man, but after being threatened armed police were called.

When they arrived, the man had got into the home and police shot him.

Emergency services at the scene provided first aid, but the man died at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to inform his next of kin.

Two occupants received minor injuries during the incident.

The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed.

A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) which has begun an independent investigation.

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, responsible for policing Southwark, said: “My thoughts are with all those affected by this incident.

"I understand the local community will be concerned at the events that have taken place this morning.

“We will fully support the IOPC investigation into the full circumstances of what happened."