Two men, aged 56 and 32, arrested by Nottinghamshire Police on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause violence after armed officers deployed in Ollerton

Firearms officers were deployed to a location in Ollerton overnight, resulting in the arrest of two men.

A police firearm was discharged during the incident, and a 56-year-old man sustained a gunshot injury and was taken to hospital.

Nottinghamshire Police responded to a firearm related incident in Wellow Road, Ollerton, around 12.10am today (October 20).

Armed officers were deployed as part of the initial response, and the police firearm was discharged just after 1am.

The 56-year-old man continues to receive treatment, and alongside another 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause violence.

Police are not currently seeking any other people in relation to the incident, however an investigation is ongoing.

Road closures remain in place on the A616 Wellow Road and Newark Road.

The public are asked to avoid the area due to anticipated traffic disruption while the scene is being dealt with.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101, quoting incident 32 of October 20, 2025, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A mandatory referral has been made by the force to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and an independent investigation has begun.

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.”