Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Hyde

“Current indications are that twelve people have died, plus Derrick Bird. And a number of people are also receiving treatment in hospital.”

“The body of Derrick Bird was located in a wooded area near Boot at around 1:40pm today”

“Throughout the day we have been dealing with a very fast paced operation that stretched over three hours”

“please contact the police helpline number on 0800 096 0095”

“please contact police urgently on 0845 33 00 247”

“He said 42 armed officers from across the county were ordered to go to the scene within minutes of the first call.”