At approximately 4.50am on 2026-10-19, a police officer approached two suspects at a bus stop in Nottingham. The officer was shot in the foot with a sawn-off shotgun. The incident occurred in the Radford area of Nottingham city centre on Sunday evening.
Following the shooting, a cordon was set up in the city centre.
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Four people were arrested in connection with the shooting. 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 man were arrested for assisting an offender.
The injured officer’s condition is described as stable, and he is recovering in hospital.
The injured officer’s condition is described as stable, and he is recovering in hospital. Nottinghamshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas stated that the officer continues to recover and asked that his privacy be respected at this time.
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A team of experienced detectives continues to work tirelessly to establish exactly what happened before, during and after the incident, according to ACC Claire Rukas.
Nadia Whittome expressed her thoughts being with the injured officer and his family, describing the incident as truly shocking and wishing him a full and speedy recovery. ACC Claire Rukas also noted that the arrests made provide some reassurance to the public as those detained are questioned in connection with the discharge of the firearm.
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