UK armed police shoot dead man with 'firearm' at busy railway station

A man carrying a 'firearm' has been shot dead by armed police at a busy train station.

Thames Valley Police confirmed they had been called to Milton Keynes railway station in Buckinghamshire, UK, at 12.55pm today (April 1).

A spokesperson said armed officers responded and challenged the man before shots were fired by police.

Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at 1.44pm.