Woman Charged After Police Officer Shot in Nottingham
Source reports published 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 23 Oct 2026, 5:43 am AEST
A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Zaman, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence following a shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
What happened
- A police officer was shot in the foot at approximately 04:50 BST on Sunday while approaching two suspects at a bus stop in Angel Row, Nottingham.
- Aisha Zaman, of Collison Street, Hyson Green, has been charged in connection with the incident.
- Several other individuals, including two men and two women, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
- A 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman have also been detained on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and assisting an offender.
- Detective Chief Superintendent Rich Bull stated that the public’s support for the injured officer has been greatly appreciated and that the investigation is ongoing with multiple lines of inquiry being pursued.
- The officer remains in hospital receiving treatment and has requested privacy during this time.
Original reporting
- BBC: Woman charged after police officer injured in Nottingham shooting
2026-10-22T19:17:26.666000+00:00 - Guardian: Woman arrested over shooting of police officer in Nottingham
2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 - Sky News: Woman, 27, charged after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
2026-10-22T19:39:00+00:00 - GB News: Woman, 27, charged after police officer injured in Nottingham shooting
2026-10-22T19:43:20+00:00