Siege barrister shot five times
Written: 9th May, 2008
A barrister was hit at least five times by police weapons during a shoot-out at his home, an inquest has heard.
Mark Saunders, 32, died after exchanging shots with police in Chelsea, south-west London on Tuesday.
The inquest at Horseferry Coroner's Court was also told he was hit with more than one type of bullet.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission, which is investigating the death, confirmed there were three separate exchanges of fire with police.
The inquest was told Mr Saunders's injuries, both internal and external, were consistent with being hit five times.
Friday morning's hearing lasted about 10 minutes before it was adjourned for four months.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission will later deliver a preliminary report.
No members of Mr Saunders's family were present during the hearing.
Source BBC news