Police officer in car incident remains in hospital

The police officer who was injured in Sainsbury’s car park on Wednesday morning, remains in hospital with serious injuries.

She was speaking to a man sitting in a black Nissan Juke car, at around 9.40am when the car reversed and struck her. The car was then driven out of the car park, heading south on the A52 and out of the town on Bridge End Road.

She  sustained head injuries including a fracture to her skull and was taken to hospital.

A police spokesman said: “We would like to sincerely thank those who have sent well wishes for our Officer. She remains in hospital with serious injuries but is said to be making good progress in her recovery.”.

Daniel Noddings, aged 36, of no fixed address, was charged with dangerous driving causing injury to a Police Officer, possession of a Class B drug and a further separate charge of dangerous driving.  

He appeared before a Lincoln Magistrates’ Court hearing yesterday  where hepleaded guilty to all three offences.

He was remanded into custody. A date for sentencing has not yet been set.

Officers pursued the suspect and arrested him within the hour, on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision. He was then further arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and possession of cannabis.

Chief Superintendent Jon McAdam: “This was a shocking incident in which an officer was injured while simply carrying out their duties.”