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Nottingham bus stop shooting leaves officer in stable condition

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 3:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

A UK police officer was shot in the foot after confronting two suspects at a Nottingham bus stop.
The shooting occurred at about 04:50 BST on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Four people were arrested, including a 27-year-old woman charged with GBH and firearm possession and others for assisting an offender.
The injured officer remains in hospital in stable condition, receiving support from colleagues and family.

History

Historical Context

The killing of PC Keith Blakelock on 6 October 1985 during the Broadwater Farm riot—part of a wave of 1980s urban unrest that left 230 officers injured—remained a rare police killing in Britain. On 18 October 2026 a Nottingham officer was wounded confronting suspects, echoing the historic pattern of frontline officers facing violent attacks.

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Story summary

A UK police officer was shot in the foot after confronting two suspects at a Nottingham bus stop.
The shooting occurred at about 04:50 BST on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Four people were arrested, including a 27-year-old woman charged with GBH and firearm possession and others for assisting an offender.
The injured officer remains in hospital in stable condition, receiving support from colleagues and family.

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