Man with crossbow dies from self-inflicted injuries after blaze at Bedfordshire pub the Chequers Inn in Wootton
A man has died following a massive fire which ripped through a pub.
It’s believed the man had a crossbow and that he was taken to hospital after sustaining self-inflicted injuries. He died on Sunday.
Police say they were called to concerns for the welfare of a man at the Chequers Inn pub in Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedfordshireshortly after 10.15am on Friday.
Shortly after a fire broke out as reported in the Bedford Times & Citizen.
A Bedfordshire Police spokesperson said: “Following information that the individual was in possession of a crossbow, specialist officers, including negotiators, were deployed and extensive efforts were made to ensure the safety of all at the scene.
“At around 12.45pm, the man exited the premises before sustaining self-inflicted injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he died yesterday (Sunday). His next of kin have been informed.”
Enquiries are ongoing and the circumstances of the incident have been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with standard protocol.