Officer shot in foot as Nottingham police seek two suspects

A Nottinghamshire Police officer was shot in the foot after approaching two suspects in Nottingham city centre early Sunday, October 18, and was being treated in hospital, police said. The suspects, a man and a woman, fled and remained outstanding, while a firearm was recovered. The shooting took place on Angel Row shortly before 4:50 a.m., according to Nottinghamshire Police. The officer was taken for hospital treatment. Police had established a large cordon in the area as they investigated; the supplied reports said the cordon remained in place that morning. Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas said police were investigating what happened and seeking to apprehend the suspects. She urged anyone with information to contact police. Nottinghamshire Police asked people to call 101, quoting incident 106 of October 18, 2026. The shooting prompted expressions of concern from local officials. Nottingham City Council leader Councillor Neghat Khan said her thoughts and support were with the injured officer, his family and colleagues. Nadia Whittome, the MP for Nottingham East, also expressed support for the officer and his family and wished him a full recovery. Some people in the...