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A female police officer has been shot while attending a report of a suspected robbery in Lancashire.A female police officer has been shot while attending a report of a suspected robbery in Lancashire.
The officer was on duty in the Bamber Bridge area of Preston when the incident happened shortly before 0900 GMT.The officer was on duty in the Bamber Bridge area of Preston when the incident happened shortly before 0900 GMT.
Lancashire's Acting Assistant Chief Constable Jerry Graham said the officer "suffered a minor injury which is not believed to be life-threatening".Lancashire's Acting Assistant Chief Constable Jerry Graham said the officer "suffered a minor injury which is not believed to be life-threatening".
He added that a major investigation was under way.He added that a major investigation was under way.
Residents have reported intensive police activity in the area, including the force helicopter.
"Police were called to premises this morning at Bamber Bridge where a firearm would appear to have been discharged," Assistant Chief Constable Graham said.
"Lancashire Constabulary have launched a major investigation and we are at the very earliest stages of this inquiry."