A POLICE watchdog has issued an update on its investigation into a police shooting in Worcester
We recently reported Aaron Humphries appeared over videolink from HMP Hewell at Worcester Crown Court following the dramatic incident in Ronkswood Hill in Worcester.
Humphries was surrounded by armed police at around 9am on October 2 and the 31-year-old of Wetherfield Road, Birmingham, was shot in the leg by an armed officer, after police received reports someone had a rifle.
The matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who are carrying out an independent investigation into the incident and the discharge of a police firearm.
Providing a update an IOPC spokesman said: "The IOPC investigation is ongoing.
"We expect to complete the investigation in the early part of next year."
During his court appearance, on November 15, Humphries admitted possession of an imitation firearm at a time he was committing another offence (criminal damage at his ex-partner's home) on Saturday, October 2 this year.
The imitation weapon was named in court as an MP5K, a form of submachine gun.
He further admitted criminal damage - destroying property without lawful excuse - on the same date, including windows, a door and a Ring Doorbell.
Humphries accepted that he already stood convicted of the production of cannabis, a class B drug, at a commercial unit in Worcester following a hearing at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on October 16.
Amanda O'Mara, prosecuting, asked for an adjournment in the case for more tests to be carried out on the imitation firearm - which was granted.
The Crown argued tests needed to be performed as it would make a difference to sentence in the case.
Tests would be designed to establish whether it's a prohibited weapon which would make Humphries subject to a minimum sentence provision of five years in prison.
Judge Nicolas Cartwright adjourned the case until Friday, January 7 next year.
Humphries was remanded in custody.
Video footage of Humphries falling to the ground after being shot has been widely circulated on social media since October.
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