Four people have been arrested following a shooting in Nottingham city centre that left a police officer in stable condition. The officer was shot in the foot while approaching suspects early Sunday.
Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Nottingham city centre that injured a police officer. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 18 October, when the officer was shot in the foot while approaching two suspects in Angel Row.
Nottinghamshire Police stated that the male officer approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on Sunday. The officer was struck by a projectile believed to have been fired from a shotgun, according to The Guardian. The suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting, prompting a search.
On Sunday evening, police stopped a vehicle in the Radford area of Nottingham and arrested three occupants. A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A fourth suspect, a 30-year-old man, was arrested in the early hours of Monday in Bedfordshire. He is also being held on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four individuals remain in police custody and are being questioned by detectives.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas of Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the arrests and the status of the investigation. "A team of experienced detectives continues to work tirelessly to establish exactly what happened before, during and after this appalling incident," Rukas said. "I am pleased that four arrests have now been made and hope this provides some reassurance to the public as those detained are questioned in connection with the discharge of the firearm."
The officer remains in hospital in a stable condition. ACC Rukas noted that the injured officer "continues to recover in hospital and is receiving support from colleagues and loved ones." She added, "We ask that his privacy is respected at this time. Our thoughts remain with him, and with his family, friends and colleagues, who have all been affected by this deeply shocking incident."
A large police cordon that had been established in Angel Row following the shooting has since been lifted. Police have thanked local businesses and residents for their patience during the investigation.
The arrests mark a significant development in a case that sparked a nationwide police search. The incident highlights the risks faced by officers during routine encounters and underscores the ongoing investigative efforts to determine the full circumstances surrounding the discharge of the firearm. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026.
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