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Man hurt in Nottingham woodland 'shooting' | Man hurt in Nottingham woodland 'shooting' |
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A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a suspected shooting in Nottingham, police said. | |
Officers were called at 20:45 BST on Saturday to a woodland area between Colwick Road and Sneinton Boulevard. | Officers were called at 20:45 BST on Saturday to a woodland area between Colwick Road and Sneinton Boulevard. |
The man was taken to hospital after being treated at the scene by paramedics. Details of his injuries were not released. | |
Nottinghamshire Police said a "firearm may have been discharged". A 22-year-old man was arrested. | |
Extra police patrols | |
A section of Colwick Road between Port Arthur Road and the level crossing remains closed. | |
A woodland path between Colwick Road and Sneinton Boulevard is also shut while officers make inquiries. | A woodland path between Colwick Road and Sneinton Boulevard is also shut while officers make inquiries. |
Nottingham City Transport said its Red 44 bus has been diverted along Daleside Road in both directions and not serving Colwick Road or Sneinton Hermitage because of an incident. | |
The diversion is expected to remain in place for most of the day. | |
Police said there will now be an increased presence in the area and additional patrols have been planned. | |
Witnesses are asked to contact the police. |