Woman charged over shooting of police officer in Nottingham
A 27-year-old woman faces firearm offences after an officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre, police say.
At a glance
- Aisha Zaman, 27, is charged with possessing a prohibited firearm and possessing it with intent to commit an indictable offence.
- The officer was shot in the foot at about 4.50am on Sunday after approaching two people at a bus stop on Angel Row; he is stable in hospital.
- A weapon was recovered and several other people were arrested, including four on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with firearms offences after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre early last Sunday.
Aisha Zaman, from the Hyson Green area of the city, faces charges of possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, Nottinghamshire police said. She has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Nottingham magistrates court on Friday.
The officer was shot at about 4.50am on Sunday after he approached two people at a bus stop. He is in a stable condition in hospital and is undergoing further treatment.
Weapon recovered as cordon set up
A weapon was recovered and a large crime scene cordon was put in place around Angel Row in the city centre. Several other people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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 of those suspects remain in police custody, the force said.
Police thank public for support
DCS Rich Bull thanked the public for the "outpouring of support" for the injured officer, saying it had been greatly appreciated. He said the force was continuing to support the officer as he undergoes further treatment and was keeping him and his family fully informed of developments in the investigation. The officer has asked for privacy during what Bull called an incredibly difficult time.
The Police Federation sent its best wishes to the officer and described the shooting as a "stark reminder of the dangers police officers face every day".
Neghat Khan, the leader of Nottingham city council, said she was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident. She described Nottingham as a "safe city" and praised the bravery of police and community protection officers, adding that her thoughts and full support were with the injured officer, their family and colleagues across Nottinghamshire police.
Source: The Guardian World.
Questions and answers
- Where was the Nottingham police officer shot?
- He was shot in the foot at about 4.50am on Sunday after he approached two people at a bus stop on Angel Row in Nottingham city centre. A weapon was recovered and a large crime scene cordon was put in place.
- Who has been charged over the shooting?
- Aisha Zaman, 27, from the Hyson Green area of Nottingham, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
- What is the condition of the injured officer?
- Nottinghamshire police say he is in a stable condition in hospital and is undergoing further treatment. The officer has asked for privacy.
