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

The officer was shot after approaching two people on Angel Row in the early hours of Sunday. A firearm has been recovered.

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Published18 October 2026

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A Nottinghamshire police officer is being treated in hospital after being shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre. The officer approached two suspects on Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on Sunday and was struck by a bullet. The suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene and a firearm was recovered. A large police cordon remains in place and detectives are appealing for information.

Nottinghamshire Police said the officer was shot after approaching two people in Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on Sunday. The officer is now being treated for a wound to his foot. Detectives said a firearm was recovered and that two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene. Angel Row is currently closed and a large police scene remains in place, with forensic officers in attendance. The cordon has been extended to St James's Street.

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas said: "This is a shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public. As we investigate what happened and work to apprehend the individuals involved, my thoughts today are with the injured officer, his family and colleagues."

Nottingham City Council leader Neghat Khan said she was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the shooting. "My thoughts and full support are with the injured police officer, their family, and their colleagues across Nottinghamshire Police," she added. She described incidents of this nature as "extremely rare" and said the council is working alongside police to ensure those responsible are caught.

Members of the public have expressed concern. Curtis Jackson, a 22-year-old who recently moved from the US, told the Nottingham Post he felt "quite worried to be in the city at night" and called it a "terrible incident". Another woman, who gave her name only as Melissa, told the newspaper that incidents like this amplify her feeling of being unsafe in the city at night, adding: "It feels like scary incidents are becoming all too common nowadays."

East Midlands Ambulance Service sent its best wishes to the injured officer, wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

Analysis

Why This Matters

The shooting of a police officer in a busy city centre raises immediate public safety concerns and highlights the risks frontline officers face.
The incident may affect perceptions of safety in Nottingham, particularly at night, as reflected in public reactions.
The investigation and apprehension of the suspects will be closely watched to assess police effectiveness and community reassurance.

Background

Police shootings are extremely rare in the United Kingdom, where firearm incidents involving officers draw significant attention and concern. Nottingham has a large night-time economy on Angel Row, a street lined with pubs, bars and takeaways. The incident occurred during the early hours after a Saturday night, when many people were still out. Previous high-profile incidents in the city include the 2023 Nottingham attacks, but this event is unrelated.

Key Perspectives

Nottinghamshire Police (ACC Claire Rukas): The force describes the shooting as shocking and a reminder of the dangers officers face. They are prioritising the investigation and apprehending the two suspects, and have appealed for any information from the public. Nottingham City Council (Leader Neghat Khan): The council expresses support for the officer and stresses that such incidents are extremely rare. It pledges full resources to the investigation and reassures residents that Nottingham remains a safe city. Public witnesses (Curtis Jackson, Melissa): Some residents and visitors express fear and concern, saying the incident makes them feel less safe in the city at night. They acknowledge police efforts but feel scary incidents are becoming more common.

What to Watch

The condition of the injured officer and any updates from the hospital.
The progress of the manhunt for the two suspects and any arrests made.
Whether the incident leads to any changes in city centre policing or wider public debate about safety.

Sources

Nottinghamshire police officer in hospital after being shot in the foot · UK news | The Guardian
Police officer in hospital after being shot in Nottingham · BBC News
Nottinghamshire police officer in hospital after being shot in the foot · World news | The Guardian

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SupportedA Nottinghamshire police officer was taken to hospital after being shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre.UK news | The Guardian: “A police officer is in hospital after being shot in the foot in Nottingham in the early hours of Sunday.”
SupportedTwo suspects, a man and a woman, fled and remained at large.UK news | The Guardian: “The force said the two suspects, a woman and a man, had fled the scene and were being sought by police.”
SupportedThe officer approached two suspects on Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on Sunday.BBC News: “Nottinghamshire Police said the officer had approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on Sunday.”
SupportedA firearm was recovered.UK news | The Guardian: “The firearm was recovered and a large crime scene is in place around Angel Row in the heart of the city after the incident at 4.50am.”
SupportedAngel Row was closed and a large police scene remained in place.BBC News: “Angel Row is currently closed and a large police scene remains in place.”
SupportedDetectives appealed for information about the shooting.BBC News: “Detectives have asked anyone with information to come forward”
SupportedClaire Rukas called the shooting a shocking, sobering reminder of officers' potential dangers and said her thoughts were with the injured officer, his family and colleagues.UK news | The Guardian: ““This is a shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public. “As we investigate what happened and work to apprehend the individuals involved, my thoughts today are with the injured officer, his family and colleagues.”
SupportedCouncil leader Neghat Khan said she was “deeply shocked and saddened” and offered her full support to the officer, their family and colleagues.BBC News: “Neghat Khan, leader of Nottingham City Council, said she was “deeply shocked and saddened” by news of the shooting. “My thoughts and full support are with the injured police officer, their family, and their colleagues across Nottinghamshire Police,” she added.”
SupportedKhan described incidents of this nature as “extremely rare”.BBC News: ““While incidents of this nature are extremely rare, our commitment to keeping Nottingham safe is absolute.”
SupportedCurtis Jackson, 22, said he was “quite worried to be in the city at night” and called the shooting a “terrible incident”.UK news | The Guardian: “Curtis Jackson, 22, who said he had recently moved to the UK from the US, told the Nottingham Post he felt “quite worried to be in the city at night”. He said: “My thoughts go out to the police officer; this is really a terrible incident.”
SupportedMelissa said: “It feels like scary incidents are becoming all too common nowadays.”UK news | The Guardian: ““I know police do all they can, but they can’t be everywhere and it feels like scary incidents are becoming all too common nowadays.””
SupportedEast Midlands Ambulance Service sent its best wishes to the injured officer and wished him a full and speedy recovery.BBC News: “In a post on social media East Midlands Ambulance Service sent its best wishes to the injured officer. “We're wishing him a full and speedy recovery.””