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The body of a missing man from Grimsby was found after an incident on Wednesday, but his death is not being treated as suspicious, police said.

Humberside Police issued a missing person’s appeal for 51-year-old Robert Allison earlier this week, who was last seen on Torrington Street at around 5.25pm on Tuesday, March 2.

The force said on Thursday, March 4: “Thank you to those who shared our missing persons appeal in relation to Robert Allison.

“Sadly, following an incident yesterday (Wednesday), a man was found deceased and identified as 51-year-old Grimsby man Robert Allison.

“We can confirm his death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.”

A 65-year-old man will appear in court in connection with alleged racial abuse of the Horncastle Town manager during a football game.

Peter Chapman, 65, of Chapel Lane, Spalding, is accused of racially abusing Horncastle manager Allan Ross during Pinchbeck United’s match with Lutterworth Town on October 31.

Allan had gone to watch his former club Pinchbeck as a supporter, when Chapman is believed to have looked chairman Gary Coomes in the eyes and allegedly said: “I see you’ve let a wog in the stadium.”

The supporter has been banned from all Pinchbeck United games and will appear at Boston Magistrates Court on March 16.

He will be in court for the offence of racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress.

Lincolnshire FA launched an investigation into the incident, and have been working closely with Lincolnshire Police and Kick It Out throughout the case.

The Lincolnshire FA charged Pinchbeck United with failure to control spectators. This went to a Lincolnshire FA panel and was found proven.

Pinchbeck United were issued with a £50 fine and given a warning about future conduct in terms of controlling spectators.

Allan Ross had previously told The Lincolnite that the support he has been given from the public has helped him cope.

He said: “I had a message from the (Pinchbeck) chairman apologising that more wasn’t done at the time. I have a lot of respect for Gary as a football man, chairman and person and I’m glad action was taken.

“I feel better in myself after the huge support I’ve had from the general public across the country.

“It has been phenomenal and now I know others also feel it shouldn’t be accepted and I’m going to fight for people to stand up and speak out.”

Over 17 bags and larger items, including discarded children’s toys, have been cleaned up from the streets of the Sincil Bank area of Lincoln.

Around 14 stalwart volunteers from the Sincil Bank RiverCare and Litterpick Group attended the clean up event on Saturday, February 27. They worked in individuals or pairs due to the current coronavirus restrictions

The rubbish was then taken away by Biffa, which the group had previously arranged with the city council.

Volunteers Sarah Firth and Barbie Gooding helping to make Sincil Bank a clean area of the city. | Photo: Nick Rawsthorne

Stephen Lait is one of the volunteers for the Sincil Bank RiverCare and Litterpick Group. | Photo: Nick Rawsthorne

The group’s next clean up event is due to take place later this month, with an exact date to be finalised in due course.

Volunteers at the latest clean up included Nick Rawsthorne, who helps to publicise the events and take photos to illustrate the team’s work.

Volunteer Amy Firth picking up litter in the Sincil Bank area of Lincoln. | Photo: Nick Rawsthorne

He said: “We would ask that locals help support us by taking their litter home and disposing of it in an appropriate way.

“Many thanks for the hard work of all the volunteers who gave up their own time for no reward.”

Corrine Dore helping to keep Lincoln tidy. | Photo: Nick Rawsthorne

The Sincil Bank RiverCare and Litterpick Group help to keep the drains clear and protect local wildlife, as well as making the local community a cleaner place to live.

To join local cleanups, see the Lincoln RiverCare Facebook group.