Councillors approve next stages in deal handing extra powers to Lincolnshire

Police have released CCTV images of men they’re searching for in connection with the persistent and violent robbery of a 13-year-old boy in Long Sutton.

An iPhone and £20 was stolen from the boy, who was viciously attacked by a large group on Bull Lane on September 30 at around 8pm.

He was beaten by several young men and was punched and kicked while on the floor, before he managed to flee to a nearby takeaway on the High Street.

The group chased after him and attacked him inside the shop.

A passer-by managed to get the victim’s iPhone back for him, but it was snapped in half.

One of the men involved has been described as white, of small build and pale complexion.

He had short brown wavy hair with shaved sides and was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.

Another man, also white, also of small build with pale complexion, is thought to be involved.

He has short to medium ginger hair, slicked back, and no facial hair.

He was wearing a grey two-toned long sleeve jumper with black Nike branding on the front. He was wearing blue jeans.

Lincolnshire Police said they believe those pictured can help with their investigation.

Anyone who thinks they can help is being asked to contact the force:

• By calling 101 quoting incident 352 of 30th September
• By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 352 of 30th September in the subject line
• If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online

A section of the A17 is closed due to a crash which has seen an HGV blocking both lanes of the road.

The crash happened by the A1 at Byards Leap, Cranwell on the A17 and was reported to police at 10.39am on Wednesday morning.

The driver of the HGV has been taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment of his injuries.

The section of the A17 remains closed while the vehicle is recovered, and it is currently unclear as to when it will reopen.

The section of the A17 by RAF College Cranwell is blocked due to an HGV crash. | Photo: AA Traffic

It is near to the Holdingham roundabout, which is currently under construction for a refurbishment, meaning additional delays are expected.

AA Traffic News is reporting that “severe” delays of up to ten minutes should be expected on the A17, both eastbound and westbound.

A shop in Spalding with a long history of licensing problems is again incurring the wrath of Lincolnshire Police next week.

The force’s licensing team have submitted evidence to South Holland District Council either objecting to applications, or calling for a review of businesses at 34 Westlode Street – formerly Delicja, but now operating as A2Z Food Express – a total of 15 times since 2018.

On Tuesday, they will again argue that Saglar Ahmat’s application to Vary a Premises Licence by taking off two conditions limiting the number and strength of beers, lagers and ciders sold, should not be approved.

The force said the conditions “assist the operator in limiting their impact on an existing problem area” which is covered by a Public Space Protection Order for street drinking, littering, spitting, urination and defecation.

There are currently two licenses associated with the premises, one which has been revoked and has been taken to appeal and a new licence. Both are currently under Mr Ahmat’s name.

Licensing Officer Gina McConville, in a 30 page report to councillors, outlined the history of the premises’ licence holders and its connections to smuggled goods and laundering – including alcohol and cigarettes.

She said a recent check continued to find failures to comply with licensing conditions – including failure to price mark single cans of foreign beer, which she said was “an indicator of smuggled goods”.

“In total for this one premises Lincolnshire Police have submitted 15 separate pieces of work since 2018 in an effort to stop individuals with proven links to criminality obtaining the licence or remaining in a position of control on the licence.

“There is still great concern remaining as to who’s behind the premises and… little confidence that issues with licence compliance and objectives will ever be taken seriously and resolved.”

The premises previously operated as Delicja. Photo: Google Maps

She told councillors the applicant needed to “understand their place and impact in the community” and “put licensing objectives before profit”.

“The applicant has offered no other conditions that would assist in limiting his premises effect.

“Without these conditions the premises will be adding to the issues which created the need for the PSPO in the first place and that need remains as the PSPO has been reviewed and remains in place.

“Lincolnshire Police has concerns in the applicant’s ability due to the previous failure to price mark and non‐compliance with conditions on a revoked premise licence. These very conditions will assist him all the more.”