Major Crime are investigating a critical incident at Craigburn Farm this morning where a man was shot by police.
Just after midnight (Tuesday 7 January) police and SAAS were called to Highfield Drive after reports of a mental health incident where the occupant of a home was allegedly harming himself with a knife.
When police arrived they entered the home to speak to the occupant, a 40-year-old man. It will be alleged the man threatened police with a knife. Police deployed a taser which was unsuccessful, the man continued to threaten patrols with the knife.
Police then discharged their firearms, incapacitating the man. Paramedics worked on the occupant before he was transported to hospital where he sadly died. There were no injuries to police.
Major Crime Detectives, Forensic Response Section and Internal Investigation Section are at the scene and will be investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police will be preparing a report for the Coroner.
Highfield Drive is closed, please avoid the area.
Further details will be provided this morning.
