Aisha Zaman charged after Nottingham officer is shot

Aisha Zaman, 27, has been charged with two firearm offences after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre. She was remanded in custody following a court appearance on Friday, October 23, and her case was sent to Nottingham Crown Court for a plea and trial management hearing. Zaman is charged with possessing a prohibited firearm, identified in court as an adapted shotgun, and possessing it with intent to commit an indictable offence. Nottinghamshire Police said the charges followed consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service. The charges concern possession; they do not allege that Zaman fired the weapon or injured the officer. The shooting happened at about 4.50am on Sunday, October 18, at a bus stop on Angel Row. Police said the officer had approached two people acting suspiciously. Prosecutor Mairin Long told the court that the firearm fell to the floor and discharged after the officer arrived. That account was presented by the prosecution and does not establish who was responsible for the shooting. Defence solicitor Omar Banares told the court that Zaman does not face a charge relating to the firearm’s discharge or the officer’s injury. Zaman...