Supporters of a man shot by police have planned a gathering at the spot where he died a week on from the incident.

Members of the Justice 4 Mohammed Yassar Yaqub Facebook group have organised to meet at the westbound Junction 24 of the M62 tonight from 5pm.

The 28-year-old died when officers opened fire on the car he was travelling in near the motorway in West Yorkshire on Monday evening.

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The Facebook page for the event says: "Everyone is welcome to show their love and support for Yassar and his family.

"It will be the one week anniversary since his life was taken so cruelly!"

The event is scheduled to start at 5pm, and supporters will mark the exact moment one week from his death at 6.10pm. 

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the death.

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