Woman appears in court in connection with 'hero' officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre

A woman has appeared in court charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer.

The officer, PC Lee Lane, received a gunshot wound to the foot after approaching two people acting suspiciously at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre at around 4.50am on Sunday.

Aisha Zaman, 27, was arrested on Sunday evening when a car was stopped in the Radford area of the city, alongside a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman.

She has now been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm, namely a shotgun, and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

Zaman made an appearance at Nottingham Magistrates' Court today (FRI), accused of the offences.

Wearing a grey hooded tracksuit, a blue jacket and black trainers, she spoke only to confirm her name, address and date of birth during the hour-long hearing.

Defence solicitor Omar Banares told the hearing: 'Of course this incident is serious; it has made national news.

'She does not face any charge in relation to the discharge of the firearm or injuring the officer.

'She lives at home with her father and mother who are in the public gallery along with her younger sister.'

No pleas were entered, and Zaman, of Hyson Green, Nottingham, was remanded in custody to appear again at Nottingham Crown Court on November 11.

PC Lane remains in hospital. It is thought he underwent surgery following the shooting. On Monday, Nottingham police and crime commissioner Gary Godden said his injuries were 'most likely to be life-altering'.

The officer was previously recognised for his 'bravery and determination' during an incident in 2020.

He won a Nottingham Post Heroes Award in 2021, for his 'bravery and determination' when he rescued a woman from a freezing cold canal.

A sawn-off shotgun was found at the scene on Angel Row – a busy street yards from the city's Old Market Square – following the incident at around 4.50am on Sunday.

Several other people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

This includes a man aged 24 and two women, aged 25 and 21, who have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three have since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

A 30-year-old man arrested in Bedfordshire during the early hours of Monday was also questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has since been recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his licence.

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 remain in police custody.

In a statement on Thursday night, Detective Chief Superintendent Rich Bull, who is leading the investigation, said: '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.'

Anyone with new information that could help our inquiry is being urged to call 101 quoting incident 106 of October 18, 2026 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.