Lincolnshire Police is investigating potential links between four robberies involving knives in Lincoln over the weekend.
The first incident (inc 368) happened on February 7 at around 7.49pm in the Betfred (former Tote) bookmakers on Carholme Road.
Two men entered the bookmakers and threatened a female member of staff with what was described as kitchen knives.
Both are described as about six foot tall, of medium build and wearing dark clothing with scarves covering their faces.
The men ran off with cash. It is thought they got away in a dark coloured vehicle, parked in the Horse and Groom pub car park.
The second incident (inc 300) happened on February 8, at around 4.43pm at the Corner Shop on West Parade.
A man threatened a male victim with a knife, then left the shop with a small amout of cash.
The offender is described as between 5’5 to 5’9 feet tall, medium build, wearing dark clothing and also using a scarf to conceal his face.
The third incident (inc 361) was reported at 6.21pm on February 9. The incident happened at Select and Save on Baggholme Road.
Again, a female staff member was threatened with a knife, but this time the offender left with nothing.
The offender is described as possibly mixed race or tanned skin, medium build, in his early 20’s and about 5’10 foot tall. The man wore a beanie hat with his hood up, and a scarf around his face.
Also, on February 10 at 6.41pm, (inc 353) a male member of staff at The Grapevine on Burton Rd was threatened with a knife by a man with a beanie hat and a scarf over his face.
The victim this time describes the man as being in his late 20’s to mid 30’s, around 5’9 and 5’10 tall, slim, with an olive complexion and a local accent.
He left the shop with a small amount of cash.
Lincolnshire Police want to speak to anyone who has information on these incidents or saw anything suspicious on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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