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Kent Police Bomb Searches Continue After Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man

The A20 has partially reopened following searches by bomb disposal teams with an independent inquiry under way

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Overview

  • Sean O’Meara, 36, remains in an induced coma at King’s College Hospital with life-changing injuries after armed officers shot him outside his parents’ Hollingbourne home
  • The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an inquiry into the shooting to examine officers’ use of force
  • Explosive ordnance disposal teams have uncovered at least four suspicious devices and are carrying out detailed searches of the property and surrounding area
  • The A20 is now partially open but still faces intermittent closures to allow further safety operations
  • Kent Police say there is no evidence of terrorist activity and have thanked the local community for its patience during ongoing response efforts