Nottingham: A police officer is currently receiving hospital treatment after being shot in Nottingham city centre early Sunday morning. Nottinghamshire Police reported that the officer sustained a wound to his foot after approaching two suspects on Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST.
Following the incident, a firearm was recovered from the area. Authorities confirmed that the two suspects, comprising a man and a woman, managed to flee the scene before they could be detained.
Angel Row has been closed off to the public, and a substantial police cordon remains established at the location while forensic and investigative teams carry out their work.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas described the event as shocking and emphasized the inherent risks police face daily while maintaining public safety. She extended her support to the injured officer, his family, and his colleagues as the search for the suspects continues.
Police have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who might have witnessed the events or possess relevant details to contact law enforcement immediately to aid the ongoing investigation.