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Nottinghamshire Police Officer Shot in Foot After Approaching Two Suspects on Angel Row
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Officer shot in foot in Nottingham after approaching two suspects in Angel Row, 04:50 BST. Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene.
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Officer shot in Angel Row
Nottinghamshire Police said a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre after he approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on Sunday. Nottinghamshire Police said the officer was being treated in hospital for a wound to his foot, and the force said a firearm was recovered.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas said, "This is a shocking incident and a sobering reminder of the potential dangers faced by officers as they work to protect and serve the public." Nottinghamshire Police said a man and a woman fled the scene and were being sought, and Angel Row was closed with a large police scene remaining in place.
Manhunt and public appeals
Nottinghamshire Police said detectives were investigating what happened and working to apprehend the individuals involved after the suspects fled from Angel Row. Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas asked for information, saying, "Even the smallest bit of information could make all the difference to this investigation."
Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, wrote on X that, "My thoughts are with the injured police officer and his family following this truly shocking incident." East Midlands Ambulance Service sent its best wishes to the injured officer, saying, "We're wishing him a full and speedy recovery."
Cordon, forensics, and risk
Forensics officers worked within the police cordon around Angel Row in the heart of the city after the shooting at 4.50am. The Guardian reported that a team of forensics experts were working within the police cordon on Sunday morning, sectioning off a large part of the city centre occupied by pubs, bars and takeaways.
Nottingham City Council leader Neghat Khan said she was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident and said Nottingham was a "safe city" while thanking the bravery of police and community protection officers. West Bridgford Wire said around 18 police cars, alongside crime scene investigation vans and a welfare vehicle, remained around Old Market Square as investigations continued.