Ex-police worker faces trial over 3D-printed gun

A former Lincolnshire Police worker accused of attempting to manufacture a 3D-printed sub-machine gun is due to stand trial in June.

Zoe Watts, who had worked as a police community support officer for more than eight years, was arrested by armed officers at her home in Lincoln on 11 December.

The 38-year-old, of St Helen's Avenue, faces a single charge of attempting to manufacture a prohibited firearm between 1 January 2024 and 11 December 2024.

At Lincoln Crown Court, barrister Stuart Lody, who is defending Ms Watts, indicated she would be pleading not guilty to the charge.

A three-day trial is set to begin on 10 June.

Ms Watts, who appeared in court via a videolink from HMP Peterborough, has been remanded into custody.

She is due to appear at the same court for a pre-trial hearing on 15 May.

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