Woman, 27, is charged after police officer shot in the street

Published: 15:36 EDT, 22 October 2026 | Updated: 15:50 EDT, 22 October 2026 A 27-year woman has been charged after a police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre over the weekend.Aisha Zaman, of Collison Street, Hyson Green, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent.She was remanded into custody and will appear before Nottingham Magistrates' Court tomorrow.Zaman is one of seven people to have been arrested in connection with the shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning.The unidentified officer approached two people acting suspiciously at a bus stop in Angel Row at around 4:50am - before being shot in the foot.He was treated outside a McDonald's before being transferred to hospital, where he was said to be in a stable condition.Photographs from the scene appeared to show the officer lying on his back with one foot in the air, while he was assisted by security guards. A sawn-off shotgun was found on the street, which is one of Nottingham's busiest and near the city's council building. A member of the public holds an officer's bare foot in the air after he was shot in NottinghamTwo men, aged 24 and 30, and two women, aged 25 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.A 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were also 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, leading the investigation, said on Thursday evening: '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.'This is a breaking news story, refresh for updates.