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KOKO Business · 1 Nov 2026

Rapper Charged Over Officer Shot Incident

KOKO Business | People, Ideas, Markets, Growth | Rapper Charged Over Officer Shot Incident

A female rapper, known as Bandit, has been charged with firearms offenses following an incident in Nottingham where a police officer was shot in the foot.

Aisha Zaman, 27, who goes by the names A1 or Bandit, appeared in court on October 23 and was charged with possessing a prohibited firearm and intending to commit an indictable offense.

The officer, identified as PC Lee Lane, approached two individuals before the incident, which led to the firearm being discharged on the ground.

A plea hearing for Zaman is scheduled for November 20 at Nottingham Crown Court, with her currently held in custody.

In addition to Zaman, four others have been arrested on suspicion of aiding an offender in the ongoing investigation.