On what would have been his 13th birthday, tributes have been flooding in to remember Roberts Buncis, a schoolboy who was murdered in Fishtoft near Boston this weekend,
The 14-year-old has been remanded and will appear at court on Monday morning, while a 19-year-old man, arrested on Sunday, remains in police custody.
Edgars Buncis and his son Roberts. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
A Crowdfunder, set up on Sunday by Agnes Emsina, has currently raised over £11,500 to help cover the funeral costs for Roberts.
A target of £10,000 was set, but that was smashed just 12 hours after it was set up.
A tribute on the fundraiser says that Roberts comes from a single parent family, living with his dad Edgars, and so the money will help him during this difficult time.
Police cordoned off an area near Alcorn Green in Fishtoft. | Photo: The Lincolnite
The headteacher of Roberts’ school, Haven High Academy, issued a statement to honour the pupil.
Matthew Van Lier said:”Today (Monday, December 14) is an unbelievably sad day for Haven High and the wider community.
“Yesterday we were informed that a member of our academy had been taken away from his family and friends well before his time.
“To make the situation even worse, today he would have been celebrating his 13th birthday.
“He was a popular young man destined for a life of joy, happiness and success and today we should try to remember him in that way.
“We are all bound by a clear vision and set of values that create a synchronicity of commitment to learning and preparation for a future career of choice.
“Words cannot describe the shared sadness that we all feel today as the hopes and dreams of one of our students will never be realised.
“This news defies all belief, we all still expect him to walk around the corner with his friends, laughing and joking, plotting how to get away without completing his home learning and trying to remember what lesson to attend next.”
Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones paid his own tribute on Monday morning, saying: “To see a boy of 14 charged with the murder of a 12-year-old here in Lincolnshire is shocking and tragic.
“Heart goes out to all those whose lives will now change forever.”
Commenters on The Lincolnite‘s story where the boy was named shared the grief as well as the shock of the situation.
Kirsty Balaam-Hiatt said: “This is devastating, I have a 12-year-old son, he’s a boy and I just could not imagine the pain the family must be going through. R.I.P Robert!”
Hannah Screaton added: “Absolutely heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers to the parents of this wonderful boy.”
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For 2021, the third annual quiz night will raise funds for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance, who are fundamental in providing support for Lincolnshire residents in their time of great need.
At the 2020 Bangers & Fizz Quiz. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The event will be held at the same great location, the White Hart Hotel in the Bailgate, from 6pm for the drinks reception, and 7pm for the food and quiz.
Tickets are available for only £30per person with a two course meal (posh sausages and mash & veg, plus dessert, veggie option available) and a fizz reception. All proceeds will be donated to charity. Book your tickets now.
The quiz will once again be hosted by quizmaster extraordinaire Ronnie Byrne, and if you haven’t attended previously, you’ll find it quite a different experience.
The speed quiz is available via a mobile app (only one needed for the team), and the team with the quickest correct answers wins. There are several rounds, including music, local knowledge, current affairs and sport.
“This time, with no ‘best team name’ prize up for grabs, we had no choice but to actually win the quiz!” — Team Epix Media
After the meal and the quiz, LNAA representatives will pick the raffle winners. If your business is interested in donating a gift/voucher for the charity raffle, please email [email protected].
101 people joined the fun a the first Bangers & Fizz Charity Quiz in 2019. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Daniel Ionescu, Managing Editor of The Lincolnite, said: “After the last eighteen months we are pleased to welcome everyone to our third charity Bangers and Fizz night.
“Charities have suffered due to a lack of fundraising opportunities so we want to bring a bit of fun for people of Lincolnshire whilst still raising vital funds for LNAA, so please book in your team as soon as possible.”
Tries from Grant Cowe, Harry Marks and Owen Mitchinson saw Lincoln’s 1st XV push Leicester Forest all the way in their Midlands Intermediate Cup tie, but their comeback came too late in a narrow 21-17 defeat.
The hosts never really got going in the first half and found themselves 21-0 down at half-time and with a mountain to climb.
Instead of letting their heads drop, Lincoln refused to give up and clawed their way back to within four points of the visitors.
Lincoln’s Josh White running at the Leicester Forest defence. | Photo: Mike Lincoln
Grant Cowe putting the ball down for a try in Lincoln’s cup tie against Leicester Forest. | Photo: Mike Lincoln
Cowe broke the defensive line and managed to roll to score a try with three defenders in tow, with Louie Cooke adding the conversion.
A bounce to the short side then caught the Leicester Forest defence short on numbers and Harry Marks crossed for a try in the corner.
Harry Marks scoring a try for Lincoln. | Photo: Mike Lincoln
Lincoln youngster Ben Crowe running at the Leicester Forest defence. | Photo: Brian Penney
Lincoln ended the game in the ascendency and had it gone on longer they maybe could’ve snatched a result, but unfortunately the comeback came too little too late.
The hosts reduced the gap in the score further in the final minute of the match. A quickly taken tap penalty after a well-worked break saw Owen Mitchinson, who had a superb game at Number Eight, dot the ball down for a great score.
Lincoln will return to action with their first league game of the season at home against arch rival Market Rasen & Louth on Saturday, September 25.
Lincoln’s Jim Calveley leaping to win a lineout against Leicester Forest. | Photo: Brian Penney
Adam Phillips and Andy Pierce scored the tries as Lincoln’s 3rd XV battled bravely throughout in a 52-10 defeat away against Bourne.
After the match, captain Adam Kelleher gave special mentions to man-of-the-match Phillips, and Pierce who put in a “cracking farewell performance” in his last game for the club.
Other Results
In the Midlands Premier, Ben Hyde and Rory Rendell-Tyrell crossed for a try apiece as fourth-placed Scunthorpe made it two wins in three games with a 15-8 victory at Doncaster Phoenix.
Scunthorpe’s 2nd XV – the Stags – were also victorious as they beat Selby in a friendly.
Scunthorpe’s 2nd XV – the Stags – were on a high after their win against Selby. | Photo: Bill Rhoades
Market Rasen & Louth’s 1st XV squad.
Tries from captain George Grant, Lloyd Buck, Tom Stephens and Mike Starling, who also added three conversions, were not enough to stop Market Rasen & Louth from falling to a 46-26 defeat away against Stamford.
Spalding progressed through to the next round of the Midlands Senior Vase after a 20-5 home victory against Boston.
New captain Luke Turner and Gav Sharman scored the tries for Spalding, with Conall Mason adding two conversions and two penalties. Boston’s only try came from Josh Cook.
Spalding’s 1st XV beat Boston in the Midlands Senior Vase.
Grimsby’s 1st XV were not in action at the weekend, but their second team recorded an emphatic 117-15 victory in a pre-season friendly against Dronfield’s 2nd XV.
John Mansfield and Matt Stringer each crossed for four tries, while Baden Kerr grabbed two.
Luke Chaplin, Dough Clough, Chris Moore, Kieran Dinnes, Miles Anderson, Mike Porter and Stu Saunders all scored one try apiece. Jess Matthews successfully converted 16 of the 17 tries.
In Midlands Four East (North), North Hykeham’s home game against Cleethorpes was postponed.
The league and cup double header between Skegness and Sleaford was also postponed.
Sleaford’s 2nd XV were still in action though and claimed a 61-19 victory against Boston thanks to a hat-trick of tries from Sean Bishop.
Ian Bishop crossed for two tries, while Kieron Trollope, Andy Ford and Tom Mason scored a try apiece. Ali Hurley scored his first try for the club, while Dan Mackie and Sean Bishop kicked over five and three conversions respectively.
George Sharp, Kaylan Hannay and Sam Forrest scored Boston’s tries, with Bruno Antunes adding two conversions.
Two tries from Will Pirali helped Stamford College Old Boys to a 24-5 win against Ayletone Athletic in a pre-season friendly.
Oli Sherwin and Haydn Johns each crossed for one try and Carl Brierley-Lewis added two conversions.
Gainsborough start first Ladies team
Gainsborough Ladies RUFC are on the look out for new players.
Gainsborough’s first ever ladies rugby team are looking to welcome new players.
The team had their first ever training session in September last year and are now looking forward to getting some matches under their belts as full contact rugby has been allowed to return again.
Everyone is welcome no matter what their age or ability, with training at Roses Sports Field on Warren Road in Gainsborough at 12.30pm on a Sunday and at 6pm on Wednesdays.
The club also host a free boot camp fitness session at 6pm on a Thursday for any new players wanting to give it a try.
Two men have been charged after a police officer and a woman were seriously injured on Friday night in the village of Welton near Lincoln.
It happened at around 8pm when Lincolnshire Police were called to the Black Bull pub after a drunken man allegedly assaulted a woman, injuring her face.
The suspect and another man left the pub and caused disorder at the Welton Social Club shortly afterwards, police said.
When officers arrived, a struggle reportedly ensued and a male police officer was assaulted, causing serious head injuries.
He was taken to hospital, where he remains for treatment.
The two men aged 24 and 32 were eventually arrested and on Saturday night Lincolnshire Police named and charged them.
Daniel Plackett, 32, of Scothern Lane in Dunholme, has been charged with three offences:
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH)
Assault on Emergency Worker
Resisting Arrest
Steven Rogers, 24, also of Scothern Lane in Dunholme, has been charged with one count of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH).
They both remain in police custody to appear before Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 20.
Superintendent Lee Pache said: “There are many words I could use to describe this incident and the people who have assaulted our officer and the female member of public, but not one of them could adequately describe my anger, disgust, and shock at what has taken place.
“Today we have a member of the public who will be in considerable discomfort and will undoubtedly be shaken up, to her we say we are doing all we can to make sure those responsible are held to account. And we have a police officer who is lying in a hospital bed, seriously injured.
“This incident has sent shock waves through our force because we’re a tight-knit one and the friends and colleagues of our officer are not only worried about him but are saddened and go out to work today with heavy hearts. Every day they put themselves in danger, usually in defence of complete strangers, and should never have to pay this price as a result.
“We are working hard to establish exactly what has happened and to anyone we might not have spoken to, or is anyone has any footage of either incident, we’d be grateful to hear from you.”
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