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Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
Nottinghamshire Police said the officer is in hospital with a foot wound after the shooting, and detectives recovered a firearm and are searching for two suspects.
On Sunday, a Nottinghamshire Police officer was hospitalized with a foot wound after being shot in Angel Row at 4:50 am. The officer had approached two suspects shortly before the incident; both fled the scene.
Police are actively searching for two suspects described as a man and a woman who remain at large. The pair fled after the officer's early morning encounter with them in the city centre.
Detectives recovered a firearm at the scene and established a large cordon spanning Angel Row to St James's Street. Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident 106 of October 18, 2026.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas called the incident a 'shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers.' Councillor Neghat Khan, Leader of Nottingham City Council, expressed full support for the injured officer and his family.
The East Midlands Ambulance Service expressed support, stating, 'Sending our heartfelt thoughts and support to the injured officer, his family, and all our colleagues at Nottinghamshire Police today.' Local residents expressed safety concerns following the incident.