A man who died during a police operation to foil a plot to free prisoners was shot by a firearms officer, the IPCC has confirmed. The Independent Police Complaints Commission, which is investigating the incident in Wood Green on Friday morning, said a firearms officer had reported discharging his weapon during the operation. Analysis of the officer's ammunition has since confirmed that a single shot was fired, and what appears to be a non-police issue firearm was also recovered from the scene. The 28-year-old, who is yet to be formally identified, was killed as police responded to an alleged plot to free convicted criminals from a prison van on its way to Wood Green Crown Court, Sky News understands. In a statement, IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts added: "I give my assurances that a thorough, independent investigation into the circumstances is under way. My thoughts are with all of those affected by today's events." The police officers involved in the operation were ...