Nottingham city centre police officer shot as Angel Row stays closed

Officer treated in hospital

The officer was taken for medical care after being shot in Angel Row, Nottingham. The force said the injury was to the officer’s foot. The shooting happened after the officer approached two people, according to the information provided. No further details about those people were given.

Police presence on Angel Row

Angel Row is closed while a large police scene remains in place. Police vehicles are parked along the road, which has shops and fast food outlets. Orange traffic cones have been placed beside items left on the road. The information provided did not identify those items.

Force asks for information

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas called the incident shocking and noted the risks officers face while serving the public. She urged anyone with additional information to share it with police promptly.

Rukas said even a small piece of information could make a difference to the investigation. East Midlands Ambulance Service also posted its best wishes to the injured officer on social media.