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Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horror moment knifeman is shot dead at top Brit holiday airport after threatening terrified tourists and lunging at cops
THIS is the horrifying moment a knifeman is shot dead at a top Brit holiday airport. The 18-year-old was shot five times at Gran Canaria Airport after going berserk and lunging at one of the officers who confronted him. 7 The 18-year-old was shot five times at Gran Canaria Airport Credit: Solarpix 7 The moment the knifeman knocks a police officer to the floor Credit: Solarpix 7 Moments after the knifeman was shot Credit: Solarpix Terrified holidaymakers were seen running for cover as shots rang out during the Saturday afternoon incident at the airport. Shocking footage shows the knifeman running at one of the five National Police officers trying to intercept him, with the cop falling to the ground as bystanders scrambled to safety. The knifeman then tries to run into holidaymakers as cops continue to chase him. He was then shot as he tried to attack the officer's colleagues who appeared to be warning him to desist before they opened fire. Court officials have confirmed one of the five bullets the teenager received hit him in the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body remained at the location for over an hour as forensic and judicial teams documented the scene. CCTV footage of the incident, which unfolded just before 5pm on Saturday, is being analysed by an investigating judge based in the Gran Canaria town of Telde. Overnight it emerged the unnamed aggressor had tried to board a flight to Gambia before going on the rampage, but was turned back after airport workers saw his ticket was for a plane due to take off on May 22. He is said to have tried to force his way through airport control after being intercepted, setting off a scanner because of the knife he was carrying in his rucksack. Ibon Dominguez, a spokesman for police union Jupol, has described the response of the officers who tackled the knifeman as 'proportional and congruent.' He said: 'The man with the knife could easily have ended the lives of one of those policemen.' Dismembered body of woman found on beach in Gran Canaria after texting friend she was 'going to a party'_1 The Canary Islands High Court of Justice said in its first full statement on the incident: 'A duty court in Telde has been investigating the circumstances in which a person who was shot by the police died on Saturday in the airport area. 'At the moment the court is compiling the images of the multiple camera recordings from outside and inside the airport in order to establish a reconstruction of the events. 'The man was shot five times, including once in the neck. 'The videos show that the deceased was apparently out of his mind and carrying a large knife and after attacking a taxi driver he felled a police officer and tried to knock down another, and was wandering around armed in an area with a large number of people, creating a real danger for their physical integrity. 'He was 18 years old.' Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) handled nearly 14 million passengers in 2023, with peak footfall during the winter and summer holidays. The airport is one of Spain's busiest and a favourite destination for millions of British tourists. The shocking incident happened in the ground-level zone used by both Global buses and taxis - a key area for arriving and departing travellers. 7 Spanish National Police officers examine documents belonging to a man who was shot and killed by police during an intervention, outside Gran Canaria Airport Credit: Reuters 7 Spanish National Police officers look at images on a mobile phone Credit: Reuters 7 Spanish National Police officers walk outside Gran Canaria Airport, after a man was shot and killed by police during an intervention Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment knifeman is shot dead at top Brit holiday airport after threatening terrified tourists and lunging at cops
THIS is the horrifying moment a knifeman is shot dead at a top Brit holiday airport. The 18-year-old was shot five times at Gran Canaria Airport after going berserk and 7 The 18-year-old was shot five times at Gran Canaria Airport Credit: Solarpix 7 The moment the knifeman knocks a police officer to the floor Credit: Solarpix 7 Moments after the knifeman was shot Credit: Solarpix Terrified holidaymakers were seen running for cover as shots rang out during the Saturday afternoon incident at the airport. Shocking footage shows the knifeman running at one of the five National Police officers trying to intercept him, with the cop falling to the ground as bystanders scrambled to safety. The knifeman then tries to run into holidaymakers as cops continue to chase him. He was then shot as he tried to attack the officer's colleagues who appeared to be warning him to desist before they opened fire. read more news Court officials have confirmed one of the five bullets the teenager received hit him in the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body remained at the location for over an hour as forensic and judicial teams documented the scene. CCTV footage of the incident, which unfolded just before 5pm on Saturday, is being analysed by an investigating judge based in the Gran Canaria town of Telde. Most read in The Sun Overnight it emerged the unnamed aggressor had tried to board a flight to Gambia before going on the rampage, but was turned back after airport workers saw his ticket was for a plane due to take off on May 22. He is said to have tried to force his way through airport control after being intercepted, setting off a scanner because of the knife he was carrying in his rucksack. Ibon Dominguez, a spokesman for police union Jupol, has described the response of the officers who tackled the knifeman as 'proportional and congruent.' He said: 'The man with the knife could easily have ended the lives of one of those policemen.' Dismembered body of woman found on beach in Gran Canaria after texting friend she was 'going to a party'_1 The Canary Islands High Court of Justice said in its first full statement on the incident: 'A duty court in Telde has been investigating the circumstances in which a person who was shot by the police died on Saturday in the airport area. 'At the moment the court is compiling the images of the multiple camera recordings from outside and inside the airport in order to establish a reconstruction of the events. 'The man was shot five times, including once in the neck. 'The videos show that the deceased was apparently out of his mind and carrying a large knife and after attacking a taxi driver he felled a police officer and tried to knock down another, and was wandering around armed in an area with a large number of people, creating a real danger for their physical integrity. 'He was 18 years old.' Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) handled nearly 14 million passengers in 2023, with peak footfall during the winter and summer holidays. The airport is one of Spain's busiest and a favourite destination for millions of British tourists. The shocking incident happened in the ground-level zone used by both Global buses and taxis - a key area for arriving and departing travellers. 7 Spanish National Police officers examine documents belonging to a man who was shot and killed by police during an intervention, outside Gran Canaria Airport Credit: Reuters 7 Spanish National Police officers look at images on a mobile phone Credit: Reuters 7 Spanish National Police officers walk outside Gran Canaria Airport, after a man was shot and killed by police during an intervention Credit: Reuters 7 Spanish National Police officers guard the body of a man who was shot and killed by police Credit: Reuters
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Horror moment knifeman is shot dead at top Brit holiday airport after threatening terrified tourists and lunging at cops
THIS is the horrifying moment a knifeman is shot dead at a top Brit holiday airport. The 18-year-old was shot five times at Gran Canaria Airport after going berserk and lunging at one of the officers who confronted him. 7 Terrified holidaymakers were seen running for cover as shots rang out during the Saturday afternoon incident at the airport. Shocking footage shows the knifeman running at one of the five National Police officers trying to intercept him, with the cop falling to the ground as bystanders scrambled to safety. The knifeman then tries to run into holidaymakers as cops continue to chase him. He was then shot as he tried to attack the officer's colleagues who appeared to be warning him to desist before they opened fire. Court officials have confirmed one of the five bullets the teenager received hit him in the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body remained at the location for over an hour as forensic and judicial teams documented the scene. CCTV footage of the incident, which unfolded just before 5pm on Saturday, is being analysed by an investigating judge based in the Gran Canaria town of Telde. Overnight it emerged the unnamed aggressor had tried to board a flight to Gambia before going on the rampage, but was turned back after airport workers saw his ticket was for a plane due to take off on May 22. He is said to have tried to force his way through airport control after being intercepted, setting off a scanner because of the knife he was carrying in his rucksack. Ibon Dominguez, a spokesman for police union Jupol, has described the response of the officers who tackled the knifeman as 'proportional and congruent.' He said: 'The man with the knife could easily have ended the lives of one of those policemen.' Dismembered body of woman found on beach in Gran Canaria after texting friend she was 'going to a party'_1 The Canary Islands High Court of Justice said in its first full statement on the incident: 'A duty court in Telde has been investigating the circumstances in which a person who was shot by the police died on Saturday in the airport area. 'At the moment the court is compiling the images of the multiple camera recordings from outside and inside the airport in order to establish a reconstruction of the events. 'The man was shot five times, including once in the neck. 'The videos show that the deceased was apparently out of his mind and carrying a large knife and after attacking a taxi driver he felled a police officer and tried to knock down another, and was wandering around armed in an area with a large number of people, creating a real danger for their physical integrity. 'He was 18 years old.' Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) handled nearly 14 million passengers in 2023, with peak footfall during the winter and summer holidays. The airport is one of Spain 's busiest and a favourite destination for millions of British tourists. The shocking incident happened in the ground-level zone used by both Global buses and taxis - a key area for arriving and departing travellers. 7 7 7 7
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Knifeman who tried to rob taxi shot and killed by cops after lunging at officer outside airport at Brit holiday hotspot
Police have launched a full investigation and are reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence KNIFE HORROR Knifeman who tried to rob taxi shot and killed by cops after lunging at officer outside airport at Brit holiday hotspot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A KNIFEMAN who tried to rob a taxi and attacked a police officer has been shot and killed by cops at Gran Canaria Airport. It is understood that the man made numerous physical attempts to stab police with a "20cm" blade, reports the Canary News. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Officers examine documents belonging to a man who was shot and killed by police Credit: Reuters 3 The man was said to have been carrying a 20cm knife Credit: Reuters 3 A full investigation is now underway Credit: Reuters The shocking incident unfolded just before 5pm today in a busy public transport area outside the terminal, where tourists regularly hop into taxis and buses. The outlet reports that a man, of Gambian nationality, threatened a cabbie with a large knife near the bus stop before the terrified driver bolted into the airport screaming for help. Holidaymakers looked on in horror as Policia Nacional officers raced to the scene and confronted the armed suspect. The man did not comply with requests to stand down and instead charged at the officers with the knife, forcing them to open fire. One officer is said to have slipped during the scuffle, at which point the knifeman went for him. His colleague then fired several shots to stop the attack which fatally wounded the man. Emergency responders from both airport security and the Servicio Canario de Salud arrived rapidly and attempted resuscitation. Despite their efforts, the man was declared dead at the scene. His body remained at the location for over an hour as forensic and judicial teams documented the scene. Surveillance footage from the airport captured the incident and will be reviewed as part of the investigation. Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) handled nearly 14 million passengers in 2023, with peak footfall during the winter and summer holidays. The airport is one of Spain's busiest and a favourite destination for millions of British tourists. The shocking incident happened in the ground-level zone used by both Global buses and taxis - a key area for arriving and departing travellers. Police have launched a full investigation and are reviewing CCTV, forensic evidence, and witness statements to determine whether the officers' actions complied with protocol. A judicial review is also underway.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Knifeman who tried to rob taxi shot and killed by cops after lunging at officer outside airport at Brit holiday hotspot
A KNIFEMAN who tried to rob a taxi and attacked a police officer has been shot and killed by cops at Gran Canaria Airport. It is understood that the man made numerous physical attempts to stab police with a "20cm" blade, reports the 3 Officers examine documents belonging to a man who was shot and killed by police Credit: Reuters 3 The man was said to have been carrying a 20cm knife Credit: Reuters 3 A full investigation is now underway Credit: Reuters The shocking incident unfolded just before 5pm today in a busy public transport area outside the terminal, where tourists regularly hop into taxis and buses. The outlet reports that a man, of Gambian nationality, threatened a cabbie with a large knife near the bus stop before the terrified driver bolted into the airport screaming for help. Holidaymakers looked on in horror as Policia Nacional officers raced to the scene and confronted the armed suspect. The man did not comply with requests to stand down and instead charged at the officers with the knife, forcing them to open fire. One officer is said to have slipped during the scuffle, at which point the knifeman went for him. His colleague then fired several shots to stop the attack which fatally wounded the man. Emergency responders from both airport security and the Servicio Canario de Salud arrived rapidly and attempted resuscitation. Despite their efforts, the man was declared dead at the scene. Most read in The Sun His body remained at the location for over an hour as forensic and judicial teams documented the scene. Surveillance footage from the airport captured the incident and will be reviewed as part of the investigation. Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) handled nearly 14 million passengers in 2023, with peak footfall during the winter and summer holidays. The airport is one of Spain's busiest and a favourite destination for millions of British tourists. The shocking incident happened in the ground-level zone used by both Global buses and taxis - a key area for arriving and departing travellers. Police have launched a full investigation and are reviewing CCTV, forensic evidence, and witness statements to determine whether the officers' actions complied with protocol. A judicial review is also underway.
