CHILLING footage has emerged showing the aftermath of a shooting that saw an officer shot in the foot with what appears to be a sawn-off shotgun.
The on-duty cop was allegedly fired on after approaching two suspects in city centre at around 4.50am on Sunday morning.
A man and a woman then fled the scene and remain on the run as police continue a desperate manhunt to locate the pair.
Video footage has since emerged showing the aftermath of the city centre shooting.
Recorded by a horrified bystander, the video shows a man approaching the officer on the floor.
He can be heard saying: “S**t the feds been shot bro, oh my days live and direct.”
A group of can be seen huddled around the downed officer, seemingly attempting to give them medical aid.
A man is seen approaching the huddle of cops running to offer assistance amid the harrowing scenes.
Sirens blare and emergency service vehicles arrive on the scene as the man filming continues to exclaim.
He can be heard saying: “Oh my days, they shot him bro.”
He then gets closer to the scene where a number of people can be seen rendering aid to the injured officer.
The cop’s leg can be seen held in the air, with a wound visible on his foot.
A member of the public and another officer desperately work to stem the bleeding.
Meanwhile, the man filming continues his commentary, saying: “They blew his toe off look. Taped off the scene.”
Cops say a firearm has since been recovered and a large cordon is in place on Angel Row and St James’s Street.
Images from the scene appear to show a worn double-barrelled shotgun left on the pavement.
The stock of the gun and the barrel both look to have been shortened, turning the rifle into a much smaller weapon.
Forensic officers could be spotted flooding the scene as investigations into the incident got underway.
The injured officer was rushed to hospital where he remains in a stable condition at this time.
Speaking yesterday, Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, said the shooting was a “deeply shocking incident that unfolded in front of members of the public.”
She added: “We would like to express our sincere thanks to the people who immediately came to the officer’s aid before additional emergency responders arrived at the scene.
“The injured continues to be treated in hospital and our thoughts remain with the officer involved, their family, friends and colleagues at this time.
“We also understand this incident will cause concern for people who live, work and visit the city centre.
“However, I would like to reassure them that a team of experienced detectives are making good progress whilst working at pace to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
“Incidents of this nature are extremely rare and there is currently no information to suggest a wider threat to the public.”
Members of the public who offered assistance were thanked in the aftermath of the terrifying incident.
A manhunt for a male and female suspect remains ongoing with officers maintaining a presence at the scene today.
Nottinghamshire Police said its was continuing “rapidly.”
Anyone with any information that may assist detectives in their probe is asked to contact the force immediately.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police quoting incident 106 of October 18.
