IOPC launches investigation into Nottinghamshire Police firearms shooting
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Nottinghamshire Police
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation after a man was shot by Nottinghamshire Police in Ollerton following a call reporting someone with a gun. Firearms officers encountered the man, who was in possession of a knife, and one officer fired a shot, resulting in a gunshot wound to the chest.
Key findings
- One officer fired a single shot.
- The man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.
- The man is in serious but stable condition in hospital.
- The incident was referred to the IOPC shortly after the shooting.
- An independent investigation was declared at around 4am.
- Evidence has been secured, including a police firearm and body worn video.
- Investigators have made good progress and have viewed the body worn video.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, with all officers involved being treated as witnesses while enquiries continue.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Nottinghamshire Police force profile
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.