Man appears in court after police officer shot

Forensics dealing with the scene at Angel Row in Nottingham on 18 October

A man has appeared in court in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.

PC Lee Lane was shot in the foot after approaching two suspects at a bus stop in Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST on 18 October.

On Wednesday Lea Anderson became the third person to be charged over the shooting, accused of possession of a firearm to endanger life, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

The 31-year-old, of Commercial Road in Nottingham, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday, and was remanded into custody ahead of his next scheduled appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 20 November.

Two other people who have also been charged over the case are set to appear in court on the same date.

Aisha Zaman, 27, of Collison Street in Hyson Green, Nottingham, was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

Jahmal Ruddock-Senior, 35, of Gaul Street in Bulwell, appeared before magistrates on 26 October charged with assisting an offender.

Lane remains in hospital receiving treatment, Nottinghamshire Police said.

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