Investigation after man shot by armed police in Ollerton

An investigation is under way after a man was shot in the chest by armed police in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Police said it was called to a “firearm-related incident” in Wellow Road, Ollerton, on Monday at about 00:10 BST.

Armed officers were deployed and a police weapon was discharged just after 01:00. A 56-year-old man sustained a gunshot injury and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

He has been arrested, along with a 32-year-old man, on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause violence, the force – which has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the incident – added.

Road closures are in place along Newark Road from Kelsey Avenue.

The IOPC said a police firearm had been secured and officers’ body worn video had been recovered and viewed as part of an independent investigation.

Regional director Emily Barry said: “We quickly sent IOPC investigators to the scene.

“They have already made good progress and seized evidence for examination.

“We have already viewed the officers’ body worn video to make an initial assessment of the circumstances.”

Ms Barry said footage showed a man in possession of a knife.

She added: “All of the officers involved are being treated as witnesses at this time.

“Our inquiries continue, and we will endeavour to work through these as efficiently as possible in order to understand exactly what happened.”

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, police added.

Temporary Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “I know this news will be concerning for the community in Ollerton and the wider public in Nottinghamshire. However, I want to reassure you, incidents where officers discharge their firearms are incredibly rare.

“It is right that there is a full investigation into the circumstances around this incident, and a mandatory referral has now been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

“This process must take its course and while that is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”