February 9, 2016 2.14 pm This story is over 96 months old

Man charged with attempted murder after Lincolnshire paintballing centre attack

Attempted murder: A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at a paintballing centre in Lincolnshire.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at a paintballing centre in Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Police were called to Ancaster Paintballing and Karting Centrethe at just after 4pm on Saturday, February 6 following reports of an assault on a 30-year-old man who had sustained head injuries.

Officers arrested Nathan Joseph, 22, (of no fixed address) shortly afterwards in connection with the incident and he has now been charged with attempted murder.

He appeared at Lincoln District Magistrates Court on Monday, February 8 and has been remanded in custody to appear before Lincoln Crown Court on March 7.

The injured man remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who was at the Paintballing and Karting Centre on Saturday February 6 to contact them on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 271.

A police spokesperson added: “Whether they witnessed the incident or not. We are also keen to speak to anyone else who may have information about the incident.”