The disturbance happened on Ainslie Street in Grimsby on November 13. Photo: Lincolnshire Reporter
Two men and two youths are currently in custody after a disturbance on Ainslie Street in Grimsby, with local residents saying that “it all kicked off” on the road.
A man was taken to hospital with head injuries following the incident which happened at around 6pm on Monday, November 13.
Shocked onlookers have spoken of how they saw dozens of people on the street, with four police cars arriving on the scene to close the road.
Humberside Police have said that the individuals involved were known to one another.
Detective Inspector James Fairgrieve, of Grimsby CID, said: “We respond positively and robustly to reports of this nature, and officers attended very quickly to this incident.
“It’s understood the individuals involved were known to each other. Our priority was to ensure the safety of residents living in the area.
“Community policing teams will be maintaining a visible presence in the area and around People’s Park over the next few days while investigations continue.
“We are appealing for anyone who has any information in relation to this to contact us. Please call 101 quoting log 443 of November 13.”
‘There’s a lot of trouble around here’
The roundabout where locals said it kicked off. Photo: Guy Owen for Lincolnshire Reporter
Local residents who witnessed the disturbance told Lincolnshire Reporter “dozens of people” were involved in the fight.
An elderly resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “There were loads of flashing lights and a group of kids hanging around and they ended up kicking off.
“The police came down and there ended up being around three or four police cars and an ambulance where they sealed off the area.
“At 10pm police were coming around with torches checking cars and gardens to find people who were involved.
“There’s a lot of trouble around here and I have had my car windscreen smashed twice and I’m hoping to move house.”
Another resident on Ainslie Street, who only wanted to go by the name of Bill, added: “Dozens of people were on the street around 6.45pm and it kicked off at the end of the street near the roundabout.
“A dozen people were in the road beating each other up and I could tell it wasn’t something ordinary.
“It was all over after around a couple of minutes and police were there to block off the street.”
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An investigation has been launched after a person died in a house fire in Boston on Monday afternoon.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue said six crews from Boston, Spalding, Horncastle and Donington attended the scene to extinguish the fire on Tooley Street at 12.17pm on May 10.
The fire service announced the tragic news on Monday evening, saying: “Emergency services in Lincolnshire are sadly reporting the death of a person following a house fire in Boston earlier today (Monday). Fire and police investigations into the cause have began and are ongoing.”
They added that a man was also treated for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
A video captured at the scene shows smoke billowing out from badly damaged windows at the property, while a road was closed for some time causing traffic to build up in the area near Skirbeck Road.
The Prime Minister has confirmed the third step of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown will go ahead from May 17, including indoor mixing with other households and eating and drinking inside restaurants and pubs.
Most legal restrictions on meeting others outdoors will be lifted – although gatherings of over 30 people will remain illegal. Indoors, the rule of six or two households will still apply, and maintaining a distance is advised.
Pubs, restaurants, cinemas and other venues will be able to operate indoors and foreign holidays will also not be restricted any more, with the introduction of the traffic light system.
University students will be able to have face-to-face lessons so long as they are tested twice a week and care home named visitors will increase from two to five.
College and secondary school students will also not be required to wear face coverings in communal areas.
Boris Johnson speaking on Monday.
Up to 30 people will be able to attend weddings, receptions and wakes, as well as funerals — and this will also apply to other types of events including bar mitzvahs and christenings.
Step four will not begin until at least June 21, where all limits on social contact are set to be lifted and all remaining premises, including nightclubs, will be able to open.
In Monday’s Downing Street Press Conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Today we are announcing the single biggest step on our roadmap, and it will allow us to do many of the things that we’ve yearned to do for a long time.”
He added: “We remain on track to move to step four, on June 21.”
A barber shop in Lincoln was broken into over the weekend with CCTV footage showing an someone using a tool on a step ladder to try and gain access into the property where windows were smashed.
Razvan Ionut Georgescu runs The Barbers House at 58 High Street near the corner of Cranwell Street, which was broken into at around 2.20am on Saturday, May 8.
He told The Lincolnite that two people broke his window glass and took a piggy bank containing around £20 before running away.
He also thanked police for attending and making the window safer using a piece of wood.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said officers are investigating the incident of criminal damage.
No arrests have been made at this stage, but anyone with information is being urged to call police on 101 quoting reference number 21000251925.
The Lincoln Pride event has been cancelled for a second year running due to COVID-19.
The event was cancelled in 2020 and organisers said the 2021 event will not go ahead either.
Organisers said in a Facebook post: “We understand this will be a huge disappointment to many. However, safety is our main priority and holding such a large event in uncertain times is not something we believe to be viable.
“Our event is costly and takes many months to plan. Without the guarantee we can go ahead with the full event as normal, and having been unable to conduct our usual fundraising this past year, we do not feel it is possible to put the event on this year.
“We are happy to announce that we are working with the local council and authorities to bring to you some smaller events later in the year to keep the Pride spirit alive in Lincoln, and we are already well under way with planning Lincoln Pride 2022!
“Take care, stay safe and we will see you in 2022, when we expect Lincoln Pride to be fully restored to its former glory! ❤️🧡💛💚”
Commenting on the announcement, Tracey Twist said: “Just means next year will be even more amazing.”
Darren Thorius commented: “Understandable given the circumstances, just gives us more reason to make 2022 the biggest pride yet.”
Megan McMahon agreed and said: “So sad to hear this, but right decision.”
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