Nottingham police officer shot in foot on Angel Row — two suspects at large

A police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday. Two suspects remain at large as detectives report rapid progress.

Nottingham shooting: officer stable as hunt for gunman and woman continues

A police officer shot in the foot during an early-morning confrontation in Nottingham city centre remains in hospital in a stable condition, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed. The Daily Express reports that the officer was shot after approaching two suspects on Angel Row at around 4.50am on 18 October.

Detectives are now hunting a man and a woman who fled the scene following the shooting. A firearm has been recovered, the force said.

Nottinghamshire Police stated that the investigation is "progressing rapidly", with officers pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to trace the pair. A heightened police presence has been maintained in the area while the investigation continues.

The injured officer and his family are receiving support from specially-trained officers. Police also thanked members of the public who came to the officer's aid before additional emergency responders arrived.

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas said the incident was "deeply shocking" and unfolded in front of members of the public. "We would like to express our sincere thanks to the people who immediately came to the officer's aid before additional emergency responders arrived at the scene," Rukas said.

She added that experienced detectives were "making good progress whilst working at pace to identify those responsible and bring them to justice."

Rukas moved to reassure residents and visitors to the city centre, stating that incidents of this nature are "extremely rare" and that there is "currently no information to suggest a wider threat to the public."

"The safety of the public remains our top priority and these patrols are there to provide reassurance, answer questions and help keep people safe," she said.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Daily Express