Police shoot gunman dead

A MAN has been shot dead by armed police in Romford.

Scotland Yard said armed police were called to a McDonald's restaurant in Harold Hill at around 1.40pm. The man was said to have been waving a shotgun when the officers opened fire.

A witness said: "There is complete chaos with dozens of police and armed officers and a helicopter. Everyone was told to leave the area."

A police spokeswoman said: "Armed officers attended at the request of borough officers. A man has been shot by police." The Department for Professional Standards is investigating.