Four arrested as Nottingham shooting leaves police officer injured in hospital

Officer remains in hospital

A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre. The force said he is receiving hospital care and is stable. Police have not provided further details about his injuries in the information available. Four people have been arrested in connection with the firearm being discharged.

Arrests in two locations

A 27-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. She was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

In a separate incident, officers stopped a vehicle in Bedfordshire and arrested a 30-year-old man. He is suspected of assisting an offender.

Police response to arrests

The force said it welcomed the four arrests and hoped they would reassure the public. Those detained are being questioned in connection with the firearm discharge. The information released does not give details of the other two arrests. It also does not provide further information about the investigation.