A man has been shot dead by police in Surrey, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has said.

The man was killed at around 3pm on Sunday after officers responded to reports of an armed man in Guildford, the IPCC said in a statement.

The area around Guildford Cathedral is sealed off with police tape tied around trees in the grounds.

The statement said: "The IPCC investigators already deployed to the scene are in Guildford and will provide an assessment for IPCC Commissioner Rebecca Marsh, following a referral of the shooting by Surrey Police.

"The police had deployed armed officers following reports of an armed man earlier this afternoon."

Mrs Marsh added: "My condolences to the dead man's family and friends.

"I would like to reassure the man's family, the public and the police officers that the IPCC investigation will be thorough, proportionate and timely."

The IPCC said it will not release the man's identity or any further details at this stage.

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