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Nottingham Police Officer Shot in Angel Row: Investigation and Arrests
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Core Event
On October 18, 2026 at approximately 4.50 a.m., a male Nottinghamshire Police officer was shot in the foot while approaching a man and a woman at a bus stop on Angel Row, a central Nottingham shopping street. The suspects fled and a recovered firearm was identified as a sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun.
Timeline
- October 18 – Shooting; officer hospitalized.
- Evening of October 18 – Police stopped a vehicle in Radford and arrested three occupants: a 27-year-old woman (GBH with intent and firearm possession) and a 24-year-old man and 25-year-old woman (assisting an offender).
- October 19 – A 30-year-old man arrested in Bedfordshire on suspicion of assisting an offender; later recalled to prison for licence breach.
- October 20 – A 21-year-old woman detained in southeast London on suspicion of assisting an offender; released on conditional bail.
- October 21 – Police confirmed the officer remains in hospital and detectives have been granted additional time to question suspects.
Data & Statistics
- Arrests: Seven individuals linked to the incident:
- 27-year-old woman – GBH with intent & firearm possession.
- 24-year-old man – assisting an offender.
- 25-year-old woman – assisting an offender.
- 30-year-old man – assisting an offender (Bedfordshire).
- 35-year-old man – firearm possession & assisting an offender (Bulwell).
- 33-year-old woman – firearm possession & assisting an offender (Aspley).
- 21-year-old woman – assisting an offender (London; released).
- Weapon: Sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun.
- Officer condition: Stable foot wound; receiving expert medical care.
Official Statements & Responses
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Bull thanked officers from other forces and urged anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident 106 of October 18.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said the injuries were not life-threatening but potentially life-altering, emphasizing the risks police face.
Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome expressed sympathy on social media, wishing the officer a “full and speedy recovery.”
All statements noted the officer’s request for privacy and the importance of public assistance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A team of experienced detectives continues to work tirelessly to establish exactly what happened before, during and after this appalling incident.” — Chief Constable Claire Rukas
- “We're treating this extremely seriously. We've already made some arrests. We anticipate further arrests in the coming days, and we will not tolerate this sort of crime on our streets.” — Superintendent Richard Bull
What's Next
Detectives will continue questioning the seven arrested individuals, and a heightened police presence remains in the Angel Row area to reassure residents and businesses while the investigation proceeds.