Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre, two suspects sought

Summarised from Nottinghamshire Live's report · Updated 18 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre early on October 18 after approaching two suspects.

A police officer was shot in the foot in Angel Row, Nottingham city centre at around 4.50am on October 18 after he approached two suspects. The officer was taken to hospital where he remains in stable condition, being treated for the wound to his foot. A firearm has been recovered from the scene.

Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled after the incident. Police have launched an investigation and established a cordon in the area. Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas said the incident was 'deeply shocking' and thanked members of the public who came to the officer's aid. Police say the investigation is progressing rapidly with detectives pursuing several lines of inquiry and described such incidents as 'extremely rare' with no indication of a wider threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026.

Read the report

• Police officer in stable condition after Nottingham shooting, investigation 'progressing rapidly'The incident occurred in the early hours of October 18Nottinghamshire Live · 18 Oct, 15:02
• Shock, sadness and fear after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre incidentThe officer is currently being treated in hospitalNottinghamshire Live · 18 Oct, 11:41
• Full police statement as officer shot in Nottingham city centre, force searching for 2 suspectsPolice were called to Angel Row at 4.50am on October 18Nottinghamshire Live · 18 Oct, 08:47

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