Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre

A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre early this morning, prompting a major police response and public appeal for information. The incident occurred at 4.50am on Angel Row, when the officer approached two suspects—a man and a woman—before being shot in the foot ^[1]. The suspects fled the scene, and police have since recovered a firearm.

The officer is currently receiving treatment in hospital, with injuries reported to the foot ^[1]. Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed the incident is being treated as a serious crime, with Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas describing it as "a shocking incident" and urging the public to come forward with any information.

Residents have expressed alarm and concern. Curtis Jackson, 22, who was walking home from a night shift, said the incident was "really a terrible incident" and that he now feels uneasy about being in the city at night, especially after previously witnessing a fire ^[1]. A nearby resident said they were woken by commotion at 5am and while such events are not uncommon, the fact that suspects remain at large is deeply worrying.

Melissa, 38, who had gone for a run in the city centre, said the incident has intensified her fear of being in public spaces after dark, calling the rise in violent incidents "all too common" ^[1].

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026 ^[1]. The investigation is ongoing, with officers continuing to search for the two suspects. The story was first reported by Mirror.