A policeman from the United Kingdom was killed today while taking part in a training exercise with his police force, in the city of Manchester.
The policeman died as a result of a shot to the chest. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 UTC (11:30 local time) this morning.
Greater Manchester Police released a statement regarding the incident, saying that the officer was shot at Thorpe Road, which is found in the Newton Heath area of the city.
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