Man shot dead by police in Birmingham

The area has been cordoned off

A man in his 50s has been shot dead by police in Birmingham. West Midlands Police said a warrant was executed as part of an intelligence-led operation in Wheeleys Lane in Lee Bank just before 5am 0n Friday morning. A statement from West Midlands Police reads: "Enquiries are under way after a man was shot dead by armed police during an operation at an address in Birmingham. "A warrant was executed as part of an intelligence-led operation in Wheeleys Lane in Lee Bank just before 5am today (Friday 15 March). "A man, in his 50s, was shot and died a short time later at the scene. The area is currently cordoned off. Officers’ body worn video has been downloaded. "The matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)."