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Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre as suspects flee

Nottinghamshire Police are searching for a man and a woman after a firearm was used in an incident on Angel Row early on October 18, leaving an officer with a foot injury.

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Police have recovered a firearm in Nottingham city centre after an officer was shot in the foot early on October 18. The incident occurred on Angel Row around 4:50 a.m., when a police officer approached two individuals; a man and a woman subsequently fled the scene. The officer was taken to hospital for treatment for the wound.

Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas of Nottinghamshire Police described the incident as shocking and a reminder of the dangers officers face. Authorities are actively searching for the two suspects, who remain outstanding, and have asked the public to contact police with any information regarding the incident.

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Updated the brief to explicitly identify the speaking officer (Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas) and refine the scope of the ongoing search based on the full-page evidence from Express and LBC.

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Original reporting and primary evidence.

  1. BBCPrimary sourcePolice officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre
  2. www.msn.comFull police statement as officer shot in Nottingham city centre, force searching for 2 suspects
  3. www.msn.comPolice officer shot in Nottingham city centre as suspects on the loose
  4. SkyNewsPrimary sourcePolice officer shot in Nottingham city centre
  5. www.msn.comPolice officer shot in Nottingham city centre
  6. www.express.co.ukPolice officer shot in Nottingham city centre as suspects on the loose
  7. www.gbnews.comPolice officer shot in city centre as two suspects flee
  8. www.msn.comPolice officer rushed to hospital after being shot in city centre
  9. www.msn.comPolice officer injured in city centre shooting
  10. www.thesun.co.ukPolice officer injured in UK city centre shooting as suspects on the loose
  11. www.lbc.co.ukPolice officer being treated for gunshot wound after shooting in Nottingham
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A police officer was shot in the foot and taken to hospital after an incident on Angel Row in Nottingham city centre early on October 18.

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Detectives recovered a firearm and are searching for a man and a woman who fled the scene.

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Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas described the incident as shocking and called for the public to share information.

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