From Skynews.com

'POLICE OFFICER SHOT'

A policeman has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after reportedly being shot.

He was airlifted to the Royal Preston Hospital after being shot by a man in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.


It is believed the man is still armed and has barricaded himself into a property in the town.

The officer was attempting to arrest a suspect at an address in Hardman Avenue.

Police refused to confirm reports the officer was shot but said had been taken to hospital by air ambulance.

Lancashire Police spokeswoman said: "A police officer has been seriously injured while attempting to make an arrest at an address in Rawtenstall.

"Officers were at an address in Hardman Avenue this afternoon when one officer had been seriously injured by an occupant at the address.

"The injured officer has now been taken to the Royal Preston Hospital by the air ambulance.

"The road is currently closed and other officers, including armed response teams, are at the scene."