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Woman charged after Nottingham police officer shooting
First reported Oct 19, 6:52 AM ET · Latest Oct 22, 5:31 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 22, 6:01 PM ET
Where things stand
The Guardian and BBC News report that Aisha Zaman, 27, has been charged with two firearms offences after a police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre. The officer was injured when approaching two people at a bus stop and remains in hospital in stable condition.
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What changed
The latest reports move from the earlier story of four arrests to a specific charge against Zaman, identifying her as the suspect and naming the offences.
What the reporting says
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- Aisha Zaman, 27, was charged with two firearms offences.
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- “Aisha Zaman, 27, charged with two firearms offences after incident in city centre on Sunday” — The Guardian
- Aisha Zaman is from the Hyson Green area of Nottingham.
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- “Aisha Zaman, from the Hyson Green area of the city” — The Guardian
- A police officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.
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- “The officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.” — BBC News
- The injured officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
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- “The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.” — BBC News
How this story developed
- New: Aisha Zaman, 27, was charged with two firearms offences. Aisha Zaman is from the Hyson Green area of Nottingham. A police officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre. The injured officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not explain how the firearm was obtained, what motive the shooter may have had, or whether any other suspects were involved. Open
Background
The incident occurred at a bus stop in Nottingham’s city centre, where an officer was shot in the foot while attempting to engage two individuals. Police treat the use of a firearm as a serious crime, and charges can include possession of a prohibited weapon.
What to watch
No further court dates or procedural steps have been announced.
Timeline of reporting
- Woman charged over shooting of police officer in Nottingham — The Guardian
Aisha Zaman, 27, charged with two firearms offences after incident in city centre on Sunday A 27-year-old woman has been charged after a police officer was shot while attending an incident in Nottingham. Aisha Zaman, from the Hyson Green area of the city, has
- Woman charged after police officer injured in shooting — BBC News
The officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.
- Four arrested after police officer injured in shooting — BBC News
The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.
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