Police officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre, two suspects at large

A police officer was shot in Angel Row, Nottingham at 4.50am after approaching two suspects who then fled. A firearm has been recovered and a cordon established.

Officer shot in Nottingham city centre, suspects still sought

A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of 18 October 2026, the Daily Express reports. The incident unfolded at 4.50am in Angel Row, when the officer approached two suspects who subsequently opened fire and fled on foot.

The officer sustained a wound to his foot and was taken to hospital. The two suspects remain at large. A firearm was recovered at the scene, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed, and a large cordon was established in the city centre in the aftermath.

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, described the episode as a "sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public." She added: "My thoughts today are with the injured officer, his family and colleagues."

Rukas appealed directly to the public for assistance: "I ask that anyone with additional information shares this with us without delay. Even the smallest bit of information could make all the difference to this investigation."

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

Source: Daily Express