Officer Shot in Foot with Sawed-Off Shotgun in Nottingham City Center
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the early Sunday morning incident where a police officer sustained a gunshot wound to the foot.
A police officer in Nottingham city center was shot in the foot with a sawn-off shotgun early Sunday morning, prompting a chaotic scene as revelers fled for cover. The incident occurred around 4:48 a.m. in the Angel Row area.
The injured officer received initial treatment on the pavement outside a McDonald's restaurant before being transported to a hospital. Authorities report the officer is recovering and is in stable condition.
Nottinghamshire Police have arrested four people in connection with the shooting. A 27-year-old woman was taken into custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of a firearm. Early Monday morning, a 30-year-old man was detained in Bedfordshire on suspicion of assisting an offender. Two other individuals, a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Security camera footage captured the blast and the immediate aftermath, showing terrified bystanders scattering. Witnesses reported hearing screams and initially fearing the worst for the officer.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas of Nottinghamshire Police stated that a team of detectives is working to reconstruct the events leading up to, during, and after the shooting. She expressed satisfaction with the arrests made, hoping they provide reassurance to the public. A police cordon that had been established on Angel Row was lifted early Monday.
The incident has drawn reactions from local and national figures. Nottingham East Labour MP Nadia Whittome extended her thoughts to the injured officer and his family, wishing him a swift recovery. The Police Federation of England and Wales highlighted the incident as a stark reminder of the daily dangers faced by police officers.
Footage recorded by bystanders showed the officer receiving aid from a colleague and a member of the public while waiting for backup, which arrived within approximately 30 seconds of the incident. A sawn-off shotgun was recovered by police at the scene. The area, which was bustling with people leaving pubs and clubs and seeking late-night takeaways, is also noted for having a history of gun crime in the early 2000s.