A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, in an incident that orinanews.com is following closely. The Nottingham police officer shot in Angel Row was rushed to hospital with a foot wound after approaching two suspects just before 4:50am, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed.
Officers recovered a firearm at the scene while a man and a woman fled, sparking a major manhunt across the city. Orina News has gathered every confirmed detail so far, from the force’s official statement to the public appeal for information. Readers can track the latest UK updates at orinanews.com will update this story as the investigation develops.
In this article:
- What Happened on Angel Row at 4:50am
- Manhunt Underway: Two Suspects Still at Large
- “A Shocking Incident”: Police and Leaders React
- How the Public Can Help the Investigation
- Why This Shooting Stands Out in the UK
What Happened on Angel Row at 4:50am
Nottinghamshire Police said the officer had approached two suspects in Angel Row, in the heart of Nottingham city centre, shortly before the shooting at 4:50am on Sunday. The officer was struck and is now being treated in hospital for a wound to his foot, the force confirmed. Detectives moved quickly to secure the area: Angel Row was closed to the public and a large police scene remained in place through the morning while forensic officers examined the street. A firearm was recovered at the scene, with pictures showing the weapon discarded in the road as investigators worked. The force has not released further details of the officer’s condition.
Manhunt Underway: Two Suspects Still at Large
The two suspects — described by police as a man and a woman — fled the scene immediately after the shooting and had not been found as the investigation continued. Sky News reported from the scene that Nottinghamshire Police are “aware of who these two individuals are,” though the force stressed the investigation is still underway. Officers mounted a substantial presence throughout the city centre as well as around the cordon on Angel Row. Police have urged anyone who was in the area in the early hours of Sunday, or who may know the pair, to come forward without delay.
“A Shocking Incident”: Police and Leaders React
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas described the shooting as a “shocking incident” and “a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public.” She added: “As we investigate what happened and work to apprehend the individuals involved, my thoughts today are with the injured officer, his family and colleagues.” The Police Federation of England and Wales said the attack was “a stark reminder of the dangers police officers face every day while protecting the public.” Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden noted that firearms incidents like this are “extremely rare,” which he said was “why it is so shocking,” and thanked members of the public who helped the officer at the scene. Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome posted that her thoughts were with the officer and his family, wishing him “a full and speedy recovery.”
How the Public Can Help the Investigation
Police have issued a direct appeal for information, asking anyone with even the smallest detail to contact them immediately. Assistant Chief Constable Rukas stressed that even the smallest piece of information could prove decisive to the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote incident 106 of October 18. Officers are particularly keen to hear from people who were in or around Angel Row and the city centre between late Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday. Members of the public who helped the injured officer at the scene have already been thanked by the police and crime commissioner, and investigators say every tip will be followed up.
Why This Shooting Stands Out in the UK
Shootings involving police officers are exceptionally uncommon in Britain, where the vast majority of officers do not routinely carry firearms — a reality underlined by Commissioner Godden’s remark that incidents like this are “extremely rare.” That rarity is precisely why the Nottingham shooting has drawn national attention and statements from police leaders across England and Wales. Nottinghamshire Police say the investigation remains in its early stages, with the recovered firearm now subject to forensic examination and the search for the two suspects continuing. Orina News will update this story as police release further details.
FAQs
- Where and when was the Nottingham officer shot? On Angel Row in Nottingham city centre, at about 4:50am on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- What injuries did the officer suffer? He is being treated in hospital for a wound to his foot.
- Have the suspects been caught? Not yet. A man and a woman fled the scene; police recovered a firearm and the manhunt continues.
- What have police leaders said? Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas called it a “shocking incident,” and the Police Federation called it a stark reminder of officers’ daily dangers.
- How can the public help? Call 101 quoting incident 106 of October 18 with any information, however small.
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