Man, 35, charged in connection with 'hero' officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre

Published: 14:17 EDT, 25 October 2026 | Updated: 14:18 EDT, 25 October 2026 A man has been charged with assisting an offender after a 'hero' police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham. Jahmal Ruddock-Senior, 35, was charged in connection with the injury of PC Lee Lane, who received a gunshot wound to the foot after approaching two people acting suspiciously at a bus stop in the city centre.The incident - which took place in Angel Row at around 4.50am on Sunday, October 18 - left PC Lane hospitalised with injuries 'most likely to be life-altering,' according to Nottingham police and crime commissioner, Gary Godden. It is thought PC Lane, who was previously recognised for his 'bravery and determination' during an incident in 2020, has undergone surgery following the shooting.Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed Ruddock-Senior, of Gaul Street in Bulwell, will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, October 26, in connection with the incident. It comes as Aisha Zaman, 27, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 23, after being arrested on Sunday.Zaman, of Hyson Green, was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. A man has been charged with assisting an offender after 'hero' police officer Lee Lane was shot in the foot. PC Lee Lane is pictured here in 2020 It is thought PC Lane has undergone surgery following the shooting. A member of the public is pictured holding PC Lane's bare foot in the air after he was shot As the shot rings out, a man, left, wearing a bright yellow top, grey tracksuit trousers and white trainers, is captured sprinting up the road No pleas were entered during the hearing and she spoke only to confirm her name, address and date of birth. Zaman was remanded in custody to appear again at Nottingham Crown Court on November 11.Speaking in court, defence solicitor, Omar Banares, said: '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.' Police have confirmed several others have also been arrested in connection with the incident but released on bail while further inquiries are made.This includes a 24-year-old man and 30-year-old man, as well as two women, aged 25 and 21. All were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.A 33-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and assisting an offender. The woman has since been bailed. A spokesperson for the force said: 'Detectives have now charged a man with assisting an offender after a police officer was shot while attending an incident in Nottingham city centre. Police recovered a sawn-off shotgun from the scene in Angel Row, in the heart of the cityOfficers have charged Jahmal Ruddock-Senior, aged 35, of Gaul Street in Bulwell. He will appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday 26 October).The incident happened at a bus stop in Angel Row at around 4.50am on Sunday (18 October).'The officer approached two people acting suspiciously and received a gunshot wound to the foot. He remains in hospital receiving treatment.'In a statement released 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.'The force has urged anyone with relevant information that could assist their inquiries to call 101 quoting incident 106 of 18 October 2026, or to anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.