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BBC NEWS | England | West Midlands | Policeman hurt in city shooting: "Policeman hurt in city shooting
A police officer has been seriously injured in a late-night shooting.

The officer was shot twice in the shoulder by a man he was following for acting suspiciously in Wolverhampton.

The 33-year-old constable, who has not been named, was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as serious but stable.

Police are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in Oaklands Road and Penn Road, near the city centre. The area is sealed off.

'Incredible bravery'

A West Midlands Police spokesman said the incident happened about 2230 GMT when the Pc followed a man who had aroused suspicion at the Bromford Rise flats.

The officer followed him to Penn Road when the man produced a weapon, shooting and seriously injuring him.

Police say the offender is believed to be a black man, about 6ft 2ins tall with an athletic build and dark coloured clothing.

Assistant Chief Constable Anil Patani said: 'This incident demonstrates our officers' commitment to keeping the community safe.

'West Midlands police officers routinely challenge suspicious criminal behaviour and this demonstrates they are incredibly brave in doing so.

'Criminals resort to extreme measures and we will do all we can to protect the community.'

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