Police have shared a number of appeals throughout March

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12:24, 29 MAR 2026

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Police in Nottinghamshire are appealing for the public’s help in identifying people they hope could be the key to solving several important cases.

The force has shared images of people they would like to speak to, hoping to gather information about various incidents.

Anyone who recognises those pictured has been asked to call the force on 101, or make contact via the police Facebook page or website.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and give the identity of the person shown, quoting the reference number accompanying the picture. Information can also be given online via their website.

The appeals date back to the beginning of March and relate to a number of different crimes, varying from assaults and robberies to one case in which a chemical substance was sprayed in a tram driver’s face.

Police have released images of 15 people, connected to eight cases, which can be seen below:

Appeal to find wanted man after sex assaultOfficers are trying to trace 43-year-old Abbas Abadi after a sexual assault in Carrington Street, Nottingham, on Wednesday 18 March. Abadi has links to Ripley in Derbyshire and Stockport, Greater Manchester. Detective Inspector Beth Sheard, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are keen to track down this suspect as soon as possible and would appreciate the help of the public.“If you have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 283 of 18 March 2026” (Image: Notts Police)1 of 8Share

Appeal to find wanted man after sex assault

Officers are trying to trace 43-year-old Abbas Abadi after a sexual assault in Carrington Street, Nottingham, on Wednesday 18 March. Abadi has links to Ripley in Derbyshire and Stockport, Greater Manchester. Detective Inspector Beth Sheard, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are keen to track down this suspect as soon as possible and would appreciate the help of the public.“If you have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 283 of 18 March 2026”

CCTV appeal after doormen subjected to racist abuseOfficers have released images of a man they would like to speak to after two doormen were reportedly subjected to racist abuse. The incident happened outside a bar in Upper Parliament Street shortly before 10pm on 7 February. Police believe the man pictured in these images can help them with their investigation and have urged anyone who recognises him to come forward. (Image: Notts Police)2 of 8Share

CCTV appeal after doormen subjected to racist abuse

Officers have released images of a man they would like to speak to after two doormen were reportedly subjected to racist abuse. The incident happened outside a bar in Upper Parliament Street shortly before 10pm on 7 February. Police believe the man pictured in these images can help them with their investigation and have urged anyone who recognises him to come forward.

Appeal after attempted robbery inside car parkPolice investigating an attempted robbery have released images of a man they would like to speak with. The victim was approached by two males in Victoria Centre Car Park, close to the York Street entrance, at around 9.30pm on March 4. The two males grabbed the man and attempted to take his mobile phone and vape. The suspects fled empty-handed after a security guard approached. Following inquiries, a 16-year-old boy was arrested and bailed in connection with the incident. As part of the investigation, officers would like to trace the pictured male and are appealing for the public’s help. (Image: Notts Police)3 of 8Share

Appeal after attempted robbery inside car park

Police investigating an attempted robbery have released images of a man they would like to speak with. The victim was approached by two males in Victoria Centre Car Park, close to the York Street entrance, at around 9.30pm on March 4. The two males grabbed the man and attempted to take his mobile phone and vape. The suspects fled empty-handed after a security guard approached. Following inquiries, a 16-year-old boy was arrested and bailed in connection with the incident. As part of the investigation, officers would like to trace the pictured male and are appealing for the public’s help.

Police appeal after security guard assaultPolice are appealing for help after a man was assaulted at a block of flats in Nottingham. The victim was attacked after answering the front door to the complex in Birken Avenue, Arboretum. Officers believe the man in this image will be able to assist their inquiries into the incident, which took place on December 11. The assault came to light when officers analysed footage relating to an unrelated incident. They have spoken to the victim who has no lasting effects from the assault. Officers have carried out a number of enquiries to trace the pictured man and are now appealing for the public’s help. PC Laura Morton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “If you know who he is, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference 26*24322.” (Image: Notts Police)4 of 8Share

Police appeal after security guard assault

Police are appealing for help after a man was assaulted at a block of flats in Nottingham. The victim was attacked after answering the front door to the complex in Birken Avenue, Arboretum. Officers believe the man in this image will be able to assist their inquiries into the incident, which took place on December 11. The assault came to light when officers analysed footage relating to an unrelated incident. They have spoken to the victim who has no lasting effects from the assault. Officers have carried out a number of enquiries to trace the pictured man and are now appealing for the public’s help. PC Laura Morton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “If you know who he is, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference 26*24322.”

Police appeal after man attacked outside barPolice investigating an assault on a security guard have released images of two people they would like to trace. The incident happened at the University of Nottingham’s Trent Building at approximately 6.30pm on February 19. It was reported the security guard was backed into a corner and pushed with force after challenging a group. PC Skyla Dodsley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was an unacceptable incident and we believe these individuals will be able to help us with our enquiries. “If you know who either of them are, please contact us on 101 quoting incident 540 of 19 February 2026.” (Image: Notts Police)5 of 8Share

Police appeal after man attacked outside bar

Police investigating an assault on a security guard have released images of two people they would like to trace. The incident happened at the University of Nottingham’s Trent Building at approximately 6.30pm on February 19. It was reported the security guard was backed into a corner and pushed with force after challenging a group. PC Skyla Dodsley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was an unacceptable incident and we believe these individuals will be able to help us with our enquiries. “If you know who either of them are, please contact us on 101 quoting incident 540 of 19 February 2026.”

Appeal after man assaulted at block of flatsPolice have issued images of two men they would like to trace following an assault outside a Nottingham bar. The victim sustained facial fractures after he was punched and kicked in Hurt’s Yard. Officers have carried out a number of inquiries as part of the investigation into the incident, which took place shortly after midnight on November 23. They are now turning to the public for help and are appealing for anyone who recognises the pictured individuals to come forward. (Image: Notts Police)6 of 8Share

Appeal after man assaulted at block of flats

Police have issued images of two men they would like to trace following an assault outside a Nottingham bar. The victim sustained facial fractures after he was punched and kicked in Hurt’s Yard. Officers have carried out a number of inquiries as part of the investigation into the incident, which took place shortly after midnight on November 23. They are now turning to the public for help and are appealing for anyone who recognises the pictured individuals to come forward.

CCTV images issued after chemical substance sprayed in tram driver’s facePolice have released images of four youths they want to identify after a chemical substance was sprayed in a tram driver’s face. The victim was driving the tram back into the depot, around 8pm on February 5, and had announced to passengers over the tannoy that they had reached the last stop at Shipstone Street, Hyson Green. After the tram had terminated, the driver exited his cabin when he was sprayed in the face with a bottle of suspected corrosive cleaning fluid. Some of the liquid went into his eye, leading to soreness and discomfort. Officers have been reviewing CCTV footage and carrying out other lines of inquiry following the incident. They believe the individuals pictured in the images may be able to assist with their investigation. (Image: Notts Police)7 of 8Share

CCTV images issued after chemical substance sprayed in tram driver’s face

Police have released images of four youths they want to identify after a chemical substance was sprayed in a tram driver’s face. The victim was driving the tram back into the depot, around 8pm on February 5, and had announced to passengers over the tannoy that they had reached the last stop at Shipstone Street, Hyson Green. After the tram had terminated, the driver exited his cabin when he was sprayed in the face with a bottle of suspected corrosive cleaning fluid. Some of the liquid went into his eye, leading to soreness and discomfort. Officers have been reviewing CCTV footage and carrying out other lines of inquiry following the incident. They believe the individuals pictured in the images may be able to assist with their investigation.

Appeal after teenage boy has jacket stolen in city centrePolice would like to speak to these youths after a teenage boy had his jacket stolen. The victim was approached by two males who were part of a wider group in Nottingham city centre. One of the males was reported to have demanded that he hand over his jacket in an aggressive manner. Fearing for his safety, the victim handed the jacket over. The two males then rejoined their wider group. The incident occurred at Victoria Centre at approximately 4.45pm on February 3. Sergeant Joseph Benson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Do you know who they are? If so, please get in touch by calling 101 quoting crime reference 26*70584. “Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.” (Image: Notts Police)8 of 8Share

Appeal after teenage boy has jacket stolen in city centre

Police would like to speak to these youths after a teenage boy had his jacket stolen. The victim was approached by two males who were part of a wider group in Nottingham city centre. One of the males was reported to have demanded that he hand over his jacket in an aggressive manner. Fearing for his safety, the victim handed the jacket over. The two males then rejoined their wider group. The incident occurred at Victoria Centre at approximately 4.45pm on February 3. Sergeant Joseph Benson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Do you know who they are? If so, please get in touch by calling 101 quoting crime reference 26*70584. “Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”

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