A woman has been charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre on Sunday, police have said.

The officer was shot in the foot after he approached two suspects at a bus stop in Angel Row at 4.50am on Sunday, Nottinghamshire Police added. He continues to be treated in hospital.

Aisha Zaman, of Hyson Green, 27, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, the force said following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

She has been remanded into custody and will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.

A number of people have also been arrested in connection with the incident: Two men, 24 and 30, and two women, 25 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

In addition, a 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and assisting an offender.

Both remain in police custody.

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."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.