Quick Answer: Four people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026. The officer, who was approaching two suspects on Angel Row, is in a stable condition in hospital. All four suspects remain in police custody.
A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning, sparking a manhunt that has led to four arrests. The officer was struck in the foot after approaching two people on Angel Row at around 4:50am, Nottinghamshire Police said. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition, and his family is being supported by specialist officers.
Key Takeaways
- A police officer was shot in the foot on Angel Row, Nottingham, at ~4:50am on Oct. 18, 2026.
- Four arrests: a 27-year-old woman (GBH with intent + firearm offences) and three others (assisting an offender).
- A weapon appearing to be a sawn-off shotgun was recovered at the scene.
- The officer is stable in hospital; the Angel Row cordon has been lifted.
What happened on Angel Row in Nottingham
The on-duty officer approached two people on Angel Row, in the heart of Nottingham city centre, at about 4:50am on Sunday. He was then struck by gunfire — a projectile believed to have been fired from a shotgun — and wounded in the foot, according to Nottinghamshire Police. Members of the public rushed to help the injured officer in the immediate aftermath.
Forensic investigators sealed off the area with two police cordons, and photographs from the scene showed what appeared to be a sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun lying discarded in the street. The cordon has since been lifted, though police say a visible presence will remain in the area to reassure the public and local businesses. It is the latest shooting incident making international headlines, following the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon earlier this month.
Four arrested: who is in Nottinghamshire Police custody
On Sunday evening, officers stopped a vehicle in the Radford area of Nottingham and arrested three people. 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 in the same vehicle were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
In a further development, officers stopped a second vehicle in Bedfordshire in the early hours of Monday, where a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four suspects remain in custody, where they are being questioned by detectives.
Nottingham shooting investigation: latest update
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas of Nottinghamshire Police said “a team of experienced detectives continues to work tirelessly to establish exactly what happened before, during and after this appalling incident.” She added: “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.”
Police thanked local businesses, residents and members of the public for their patience while officers carried out inquiries and recovered evidence from the scene. No further details about the suspects have been released, and police have not said what led the officer to approach the two people before the shooting.
Sources: BBC, The Guardian, Nottinghamshire Police via PA Media. This is a developing story; details were last checked on October 19, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Nottingham today?
A police officer was shot in the foot on Angel Row in Nottingham city centre at around 4:50am on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after approaching two suspects. Four people have since been arrested — three in Nottingham on Sunday evening and one in Bedfordshire in the early hours of Monday. The officer is stable in hospital.
Where is Angel Row in Nottingham?
Angel Row is a street in the heart of Nottingham city centre, England, close to the city’s main shopping and business district. The shooting happened there in the early hours of Sunday morning; the police cordon has now been lifted.
Who has been arrested over the Nottingham shooting?
Four people: a 27-year-old woman 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 arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender; and a 30-year-old man arrested in Bedfordshire on suspicion of assisting an offender. All remain in custody.
Is the Nottingham police officer okay?
Yes. Nottinghamshire Police say the officer, who was shot in the foot, is in a stable condition in hospital, and his family is being supported by specialist officers.
Nottingham shooting latest update: is there still a police cordon?
No. Police say the cordon on Angel Row has been lifted, but officers will remain visible in the area to provide reassurance to the public and local businesses while the investigation continues.
