The key facts
- A Nottinghamshire Police officer was shot in the foot at around 04:50 BST on 18 October 2026 on Angel Row in Nottingham city centre
- A firearm was found at the scene; the suspects — a man and a woman — fled
- Angel Row has been closed and a large-scale police operation is in place
Circumstances of the incident
According to Nottinghamshire Police, an officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre early on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at around 04:50 BST on 18 October 2026 on Angel Row, shortly after the officer approached two suspects. The injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment.
Progress of the investigation
Detectives said a firearm was found at the scene. The suspects — a man and a woman — fled the scene. Angel Row has been closed, and a large-scale police cordon remains in place. Police are asking anyone with any information to pass it on to the investigation as soon as possible.
Police leadership response
Nottinghamshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas described what happened as a shocking incident and a reminder of the dangers officers face while protecting the public. She expressed her support for the injured officer, his family and colleagues, and urged members of the public to share any information, however insignificant it may seem to them, that could help the investigation.
The officer was shot after approaching two people in Angel Row, Nottingham
