Bryce Hodgson, Convicted Stalker, Fatally Shot by Police in South London

Armed officers responded to Hodgson threatening them with a sword and crossbow during a break-in, leading to his death.

Bryce Hodgson, a 30-year-old convicted stalker, was shot dead by police in Southwark, south London, after he aimed a crossbow and swung a sword at officers.
Hodgson had broken into a house armed with three crossbows, a sword, a hatchet, and body armour, attempting to attack the occupants.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the incident, with evidence supporting officers' perception of an immediate threat.
Hodgson had previously been convicted of stalking a woman in Southwark and was under a restraining order.
The IOPC investigation, expected to conclude this summer, involves reviewing bodycam footage, officers' statements, and emergency calls.