Police officer rushed to hospital after being shot in city centre - as police launch search for man and woman

A police officer has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Nottingham city centre. 

Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene after they were approached shortly before the alleged shooting at 4.50am on morning.  

A cordon has been set up in Angel Row, near the Nottingham City Council building, where the 'shocking incident' occurred and remains closed. 

Officers recovered a firearm and are at the scene but the suspects remain at large. 

The police officer is now being treated in hospital after he suffered a gunshot wound to the foot. 

He approached the suspects in the early hours of Sunday morning when they opened fire in Nottingham city centre.  

Several marked police cars remain at the scene and traffic cones have been laid out next to items, possibly evidence, in the road. 

The cordon has been extended to St James's Street and officers continue to patrol the area. 

Nottingham East Labour MP Nadia Whittome wrote on X: 'My thoughts are with the injured police officer and his family following this truly shocking incident. We all wish him a full and speedy recovery.' 

In a social media post, East Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'Sending our heartfelt thoughts and support to the injured officer, his family, and all our colleagues at Nottinghamshire Police today. We're wishing him a full and speedy recovery.'

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, 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.

'As we investigate what happened and work to apprehend the individuals involved, my thoughts today are with the injured officer, his family and colleagues.

'I also ask that anyone with additional information shares this with us without delay. 

'Even the smallest bit of information could make all the difference to this investigation.'

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: 'A police officer is being treated in hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound in Nottingham city centre.

'The officer had approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before the incident at 4.50am this morning.

'He is currently being treated in hospital for a wound to his foot.

'Two suspects, a man and a woman, fled the scene and remain outstanding.

'A firearm has been recovered, and a large scene is currently in place.'

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 106 of October 18, 2026.