A man has been rushed to hospital after police firearms were discharged at an incident in Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police said they had made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the incident.

The man, in his 40s, is in a stable condition in hospital for treatment to injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

Avon and Somerset Police said the officers were responding to a report from a member of the public who saw what they believed to be a firearm at an address in Fishponds Road, Eastville.

The 999 call came in just before 5.30pm on 22 October and armed officers responded.

Negotiators had not yet arrived when police firearms were discharged.

In a statement, the police said: “A man in his forties was immediately treated at the scene by paramedics and was conscious and breathing when taken to hospital. We have not yet been able to trace his next of kin.

“No officers were injured and we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.…