A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: “BTP officers were called to the line near Ferry Lane, north of Boulthan Junction, in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln on Friday, January 23 after a report that a man had been struck by a train.
“Officers attended the location alongside colleagues from Lincolnshire Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service. The man, who is believed to be aged 35 and from the Lincoln area, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident was reported to police at 4.47am and is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
“Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the man, determine the full circumstances surrounding his death and inform his next of kin.
“A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”
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A Lincoln resident is frustrated with vehicles parking on single yellow lines on Lincoln High Street, while the county council says the current regulation order means it’s unable to enforce the area properly, despite signage saying cars cannot park there.
Richard Bridgen has been living off Riverside Drive in Lincoln for around five years now, and over recent months he has noticed a particular trend around parking on a section of the High Street, which can impede his view as he tries to turn from Gaunt Street.
Lincoln residents in the Boultham area have become increasingly hesitant to report crime, citing concerns that the shortage in police staffing will lead to a lack of response.
Lincolnshire County Councillor Kevin Clarke (Labour) reports being contacted by multiple residents in the last few months who have suffered break-ins at their homes or gardens. Despite these incidents, they claim to have received minimal support from Lincolnshire Police.
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