Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inEllie NgSunday 18 October 2026 15:06 BSTPolice forensic officers work around the weapon (L) lying on the pavement in Nottingham City centre (AFP/Getty)A police officer has been taken to hospital with a foot wound after being shot in Nottingham city centre at around 4.50am on Sunday.The incident occurred on Angle Row when the officer approached two suspects, a man and a woman, who subsequently fled the scene.Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that a firearm has been recovered as officers continue working to apprehend the individuals involved.Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas described the shooting as a shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the dangers officers face.Local MP Nadia Whittome and Council Leader Neghat Khan expressed support for the injured officer, while police appealed for witnesses to call 101.In fullPolice officer hospitalised after shooting in Nottingham city centreMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in