Key facts
- A police officer was shot in the foot.
- The incident occurred at 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene.
- A firearm was recovered by police.
- Nottinghamshire Police are investigating and appealing for information.
A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after approaching two suspects in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at 4:50 a.m. in Angel Row when one of the suspects opened fire, striking the officer in the foot. The two individuals fled the scene and have not yet been found. Nottinghamshire Police have recovered a gun and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation. Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas described the event as shocking and a sobering reminder of the dangers officers face.