Woman, 27, charged after police officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre

Woman, 27, charged after police officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre Nottinghamshire Police have charged a 27-year-old woman after an officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre. A 27-year-old woman has been charged after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre. Aisha Zaman, 27, of Collison Street, Hyson Green, was charged by police with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. Nottinghamshire Police also said that she had been remanded into custody and is due to appear before Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday. In an update tonight the force said that the officer is still in hospital receiving treatment after he was shot in the foot in the early hours of Sunday morning. "The officer approached two people acting suspiciously and received a gunshot wound to the foot," the statement said. Several other people have also been arrested in connection with the incident, according to police, including two men, aged 24 and 30, and two women, aged 25 and 21, who 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 are 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 new information that could help our inquiry are being urged to call 101 quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.