Police shooting victim is named

Dec 1 2008

The man shot dead by police outside a cathedral has been named by sources as David Sycamore, 39, of Southway, Guildford, Surrey.

He was fatally wounded by armed police outside Guildford Cathedral on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has launched an inquiry into his killing.

Friends and family gathered at Mr Sycamore's home, about two miles from the scene of the shooting.

Officers were called to reports of an armed man in the area on Sunday afternoon, and the man was shot dead at around 3pm.

The grounds of Guildford Cathedral - which was used in the filming of the 1976 classic horror film The Omen - have been sealed off.

The cathedral remains closed while the IPCC carries out its investigation.

Rebecca Marsh, from the IPCC, said: "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."

On Sunday, a woman connected to the church said the incident took place within the cathedral's grounds.

Guildford Diocese said the incident did not involve cathedral staff.