Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

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

A police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in Angel Row, near Nottingham City Council building, shortly before 04:50 BST when the officer approached two suspects. The suspects, a man and a woman, opened fire and fled the scene.

A firearm was recovered by officers at the scene. The injured officer is being treated in hospital for the gunshot wound to his foot. A large police cordon remains in place in Angel Row and has been extended to St James's Street, with the area currently closed to traffic.

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas said the incident was 'a shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public'. She appealed for anyone with information to come forward, saying 'even the smallest bit of information could make all the difference to this investigation'. Detectives continue to investigate and search for the two suspects who remain at large.

How it is being reported

• Police officer rushed to hospital after being shot in city centre - as police launch search for man and womanTwo suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene after they were approached shortly before the alleged shooting at 4.50am on Sunday morning.Daily Mail · 18 Oct, 10:20
• Police officer injured in city centre shootingA firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.BBC News · 18 Oct, 08:46

In this story: Nottinghamshire Police · Nottingham · Angel Row · Claire Rukas · East Midlands Ambulance Service

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