Nottingham Police Shooting Investigation Makes «Rapid Progress» as Two Suspects Sought
A police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. Nottinghamshire Police say the investigation is making rapid progress as they hunt two suspects, with the injured male officer in a stable condition in hospital.
Nottinghamshire Police have reported «rapid progress» in their investigation into the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre, as they continue to hunt two suspects. The male officer was shot in the foot in the early hours of Sunday morning and is being treated in hospital, where his condition is described as stable.
The incident occurred in the centre of Nottingham and prompted a significant police response. What appeared to be a sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun was pictured at the scene, according to reports. The officer, who has not been publicly named, suffered a foot wound and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Nottinghamshire Police are searching for two suspects in connection with the shooting. The force has not released further details about the identities or descriptions of those being sought, but the investigation is said to be advancing quickly. Senior officers have indicated that substantial progress has been made since the incident.
The shooting has raised concerns about the safety of police officers on duty and the presence of firearms in the city centre. The early-morning timing of the incident meant the area was relatively quiet, but the use of what appeared to be a shotgun in a central urban location has underlined the risks faced by officers responding to incidents.
Police have appealed for information from the public as they continue their enquiries. The scene was cordoned off while forensic examinations took place, and officers have been conducting house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage in the area. The investigation is being led by Nottinghamshire Police, with support from specialist units.
The injured officer remains in hospital, where his condition is stable. Colleagues have expressed support for the officer and his family. The force has not indicated when he might be discharged, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The search for the two suspects continues, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident is a reminder of the dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty, and the force has said it is treating the shooting with the utmost seriousness.
Further updates are expected as the investigation develops. Nottinghamshire Police have not set a timeline for arrests but have stressed that enquiries are ongoing and that the public will be kept informed of significant developments.
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