
A police officer is being treated in hospital for a foot wound after being shot while approaching two suspects in Nottingham city centre early on Sunday morning.
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A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre after approaching two suspects.
A police officer is being treated in hospital after being shot in Nottingham city centre.
Nottinghamshire Police said the officer had approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before the incident at 04:50 BST on Sunday.
The officer is now being treated for a wound to his foot, the force said.
Detectives said a firearm was recovered and that two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene.
Angel Row is currently closed and a large police scene remains in place.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This is a shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public.
"As we investigate what happened and work to apprehend the individuals involved, my thoughts today are with the injured officer, his family and colleagues.
"I also ask that anyone with additional information shares this with us without delay. Even the smallest bit of information could make all the difference to this investigation."

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