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Police are hunting a motorcyclist after several shots were fired in Nottingham's busy Lace Market.

Armed police were called to the scene and forensics officers are still in carrying out an investigation.

The news of the shooting quickly spread to social media, although not everything reported online is accurate.

This is what we know and has been confirmed so far:

When and where did it happen?

The shooting took place in Fletcher Gate, in the Lace Market.

It happened at around 10.20pm on Saturday night.

Was anyone injured?

Nottinghamshire Police say a number of shots are believed to have been fired.

A woman was shot in the arm and rushed to the Queen's Medical Centre.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Has anyone been arrested?

Officers believe the gunman rode off on a motorbike shortly after firing.

No one has been arrested yet.

What are the police saying

Superintendent Paul Winter, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Officers were quickly on the scene in large numbers and there will be a big visible presence in the area as we investigate the incident and maintain public safety.

"Police officers will remain in the area to ensure that there is no further risk to the public as a result of this incident and we are already following up a number of lines of enquiry.

"We would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to call us on 101, quoting incident number 952 of November 3, 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Public transport has been affected

Trams and buses which usually run through Fletcher Gate cannot serve the area.

People are being allowed to get their vehicles from the Lace Market car park but drivers are being asked to sign in and out.

Where is the latest information on the shooting

The latest can be found on our live blog here.