POLICE have closed off a road in Downley following a major incident this evening.

A cordon has been put in place in School Close tonight (May 10) as police carry out investigations into an alleged crossbow incident.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man with a crossbow and a police officer was reportedly shot. 

BREAKING: Major police incident involving 'man with crossbow' in Downley as roads are closed

Watch: Downley police incident: Video shows armed police

Footage shared to the Bucks Free Press shows armed police with a dog handler at the scene.

Armed police can be heard shouting 'have you been shot' in the video.

Thames Valley Police has not confirmed any details yet.

We have also asked the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) for any details.