I have just seen these two on the BBC News website and its truly amazing. You would think that the Police would stop digging when they find themselves in a hole but apparently not !
"The officer involved was a fully-trained firearms officer, Mr Tipping said, but was not currently on firearms duties, pending the outcome of the investigation.". The officer needs retraining.
"A Police Federation representative confirmed they were supporting the officer involved but could not comment any further at this stage." They have to, as federation rep. It won't matter though as he will be dismissed from duty.