Nottingham city centre police officer shot in foot as force seeks those involved
Reported by BBC News · October 18, 2026
Officer receives hospital treatment
The officer was wounded after approaching two people on Angel Row in Nottingham. The force said the injury was to the officer’s foot. The officer is being treated in hospital. No further details about the officer’s condition were provided.
Angel Row remains closed
Police have closed Angel Row while a large scene remains in place. The closure is in Nottingham city centre. The report gives no information about how long the road closure will last.
Police investigate incident
The force said it is investigating what happened and seeking to apprehend the people involved. It did not provide further details about them. In a statement, the force said its thoughts were with the injured officer and the officer’s family and colleagues.
Key points
- A police officer is being treated in hospital for a foot wound.
- The officer had approached two people on Angel Row.
- Angel Row is closed, with a large police scene in place.
- The force says it is investigating and working to apprehend those involved.