A 27-year-old woman has been charged with firearms offences following the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
Aisha Zaman, of Collison Street, Hyson Green, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of the firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the charges following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
Zaman has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 23 October).
The charges follow an incident at a bus stop in Angel Row at around 4.50am on Sunday 18 October.
An officer approached two people who were acting suspiciously and suffered a gunshot wound to his foot.
The officer remains in hospital receiving treatment.
Several other people have been arrested as part of the investigation.
Two men, aged 24 and 30, and two women, aged 25 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman have also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Rich Bull, who is leading the investigation, said: “We would just like to take this moment to thank the public. The outpouring of support for the injured officer has been greatly appreciated.
“We continue to support him as he undergoes further treatment in hospital and keeping him and his family fully informed of the developments in this investigation.
“He has asked for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.
“We have now charged a 27-year-old woman in connection with this incident.
“We hope this offers the public some reassurance.
“Our investigation team are still following a number of lines of inquiry to ensure those responsible are arrested, charged, and put before the courts.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
