Two people hurt in shooting outside Nottingham hotel
TWO people suffered leg injuries in a late-night shooting outside a Nottingham hotel.
A 17-year-old youth and a 36-year-old woman were standing in front of the Stage Hotel, in Gregory Boulevard, on Saturday when they were hurt.
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Police probe: Forensic officers collecting evidence outside the Stage Hotel, in Gregory Boulevard, after the shootings.
Both are believed to have been with a group of people who had been at a party inside. Hotel staff said they believed the pair had been attacked with air weapons.
Police said both victims suffered minor injuries. Officers are still trying to confirm what type of weapon was used.
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A hotel worker said the incident happened at about 11.30pm as a group of people who had been at the party were outside talking and smoking.
The worker said: "We think someone came across from The Forest recreation ground.
"A shot was fired and everyone ran into the hotel.
"We've no idea what it was about but it was a pellet gun. We're checking the CCTV footage and helping the police."
The hotel manager, who did not want to be named, said the party, involving 50 to 60 people, was winding down when staff heard a commotion outside.
He said: "Everyone came running inside. Both people were injured and were shot to the legs."
Police and an ambulance were called and the youth and woman were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre where they were treated for minor leg injuries.
A police cordon was set up and forensic officers in white boiler suits examined the scene outside the hotel yesterday morning.
The hotel remained open and both injured people were expected to be discharged from hospital.
One person who was staying at the hotel said: "We came back to the hotel about 3am and there was this cordon outside.
"We asked what was going on and were just told two people had been hurt in an incident."
A Notts Police spokesman said the pair had suffered "minor suspected firearms injuries".
He added: "No arrests have been made and inquiries are continuing."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Comments
by AcapulcoAngus
Friday, April 20 2012, 6:50PM
“Well well well the bnp are now using the nep forums as a fertile recruitment source. Well it does attract a certain type on here.”
by bnpnottingham
Friday, April 20 2012, 6:33PM
“If you want to know what is really going on in the Citys streets google' Nottingham Patriot' So much for our enriched multicultural society!”
by cafka2020
Thursday, April 19 2012, 9:42AM
“Actually, are we sure that there was a shooting? Could it be possible that this whole sage is total fabrication thought up by the Tory press trying to divert attention from the massive cuts? Or is it possible that there was a shooting and it was a kitten that was shot and then robbed by greedy bankers? Either way it is somebody else's fault eh chaps.”
by starving
Thursday, April 19 2012, 8:33AM
“Well said Bill but it seems that straying off the subject and spraying insults is a sport on these threads.”
by BLawrenson
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 1:46PM
“Gentlemen,lets keep to the story and cut out the personal insults.”
by starving
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 1:16PM
“Was there a bang? Or was it an air gun?
Shotgun/Air-gun? There is a hell of a difference.
A ten-year-old could soon tell you whether bullets or air gun pellets were used! If members of the Public there at the time "heard" a shot whilst talking etc then it was not an air-gun was it?
God help us if the police can't quickly assess which was used if victims have lead in their legs!”
by Neo_MadBadger
Monday, April 16 2012, 10:20PM
“mikey, do you think I am racist and bigoted and those other things? Please explain.”
by MikeyHH
Monday, April 16 2012, 10:04PM
“Madcommie - I can see why you like Stewart Lee.
Bigoted, emasculated, racist, useless, workshy, self-hating hypocrite. And a massive liar to boot. No wonder the BBC love him.”
by Reddog1865
Monday, April 16 2012, 9:18PM
“"Immigration" my apologise...........or was it a Freudian slip.............or was it the word prediction facility on my mobile phone predicting the wrong word and me failing to check what I'd written before submitting it? I'll let you be the judge of that! Anyway I'm glad it's brought joy to the people of Nottingham on this chilly April evening.”
by Commentking
Monday, April 16 2012, 9:08PM
“Whilst I agree that decisions made in Westminster directly affect society I don't think that it's the NP's job to uncover international corrupt banking practices. It is after all a localised paper albeit owned by a national company, Westcliffe.
Blaming everything on the bankers is just silly really.
There are people out there who are genuinely bad to the bone. This may not sit well with your apologist views but these aren't freedom fighters we're talking about. It will be about some kids from a part of inner city Nottingham being in an area around 1 mile away from home and the 'gangsta's' from the vicinity taking exception to this.
Radford v St Anns for example. Welcome to Nottingham. Enjoy your stay and keep your head down.”