Nottingham police shooting: Four people arrested after officer gunned down in major UK city
Two women and two men are in custody following the shooting of a male officer in a major city centre.
Four people have been arrested after a UK police officer was gunned down in a major city.
The police officer was reportedly approaching two suspects in Nottingham at 4.50am on Sunday morning when he was reportedly struck in the foot by gunfire, according to The Sun.
Nottinghamshire Police said the suspects immediately fled the scene, sparking a full police investigation.
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“Among them was a 27-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life,” a police statement said.
“A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.”
Officers also stopped a vehicle in Bedfordshire early on Monday and arrested a 30-year-old man suspicion of assisting an offender.
All four suspects remain in police custody where they continue to be questioned by detectives.
Assistant Chief Constable Claire Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “A team of experienced detectives continues to work tirelessly to establish exactly what happened before, during and after this appalling incident.
“I am pleased that four arrests have now been made and hope this provides some reassurance to the public as those detained are questioned in connection with the discharge of the firearm.”
Chief-Constable Rukas also confirmed that the injured officer was continuing to recover in hospital.
“We ask that his privacy is respected at this time. Our thoughts remain with him, and with his family, friends and colleagues, who have all been affected by this deeply shocking incident.”
Shootings and gun crime are still considered extremely rare in the UK thanks to stringent gun bans despite a 20 per cent jump in firearm related incidents in 2024.
