Three more people have been arrested over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre, bringing the total number of arrests in the investigation to seven. Detectives have also been granted more time to question a woman already in custody over the attack.
According to Nottinghamshire Police, the officer was shot in the foot after he approached two suspects at a bus stop in Angel Row at 4:50 am on Sunday. He remains in hospital, where he continues to be treated.
The New Arrests
Among the three new arrests was a 21-year-old woman detained in southeast London on Tuesday on suspicion of assisting an offender; she has since been released on bail. A 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were arrested in separate areas of Nottingham on Wednesday on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and assisting an offender — both remain in custody.
The arrests followed the detention of three people in a vehicle in the Radford area on Sunday evening, including a 27-year-old woman held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent. Magistrates on Wednesday approved extended detention for the female suspect, while the vehicle’s two other occupants — a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman — were released on bail.
Seven Arrests and Counting
A 30-year-old man arrested in Bedfordshire in the early hours of Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender has been recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his licence, police said.
“It remains crucial that anyone with information about this incident comes forward and speaks to us,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Bull. “The injured officer was carrying out his duty to protect the public and it is truly abhorrent that this has happened to him.” Police said the officer has asked for privacy as he recovers.
Police cordons remained in parts of the city centre as forensic teams continued their work, and officers conducted reassurance patrols. Nottinghamshire Police said the investigation is moving at pace, with further updates expected as the custody clock runs on the remaining suspects.
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