Three takeaways have been vandalised in Lincoln in under a month and a man involved in all three businesses claims police are not doing enough about it.
Windows were broken at Bamboo Chinese takeaway on Lincoln High Street at around 4am on March 17. Black graffiti saying “boom” was allegedly sprayed on the windows at Pasta House on Monks Road at a similar time on March 25.
Most recently, the windows were smashed at King Kebab on Clasketgate by someone allegedly using a hammer at around 4am on Thursday, April 8. CCTV at King Kebab caught the incident on camera.
Lincolnshire Police said they take their “responsibilities to victims very seriously especially when an individual is repeatedly targeted”.
There is no video from Pasta House, but Charlie Brown, who is involved in the three businesses, believes police should be able to access nearby cameras including close to Lincoln College.
Charlie told The Lincolnite that he feels victimised and believes he knows who is responsible for all the incidents, which he is sure are linked.
One of the people involved in the business feels victimised by the incident.
He claimed: “Police seem so relaxed about it and are not doing enough. Police officers have come to see me to get the information and see the CCTV, but then told me they are busy and have to go. It makes me feel the cause isn’t important enough to them.
“Police need to act more as these kind of incidents will happen again.”
Black graffiti was sprayed onto the windows at Pasta House on Monks Road.
He added that “the community loves me and I want to thank them for their support” after receiving supportive comments to a Facebook video he posted about the recent incidents, which was shared over 160 times.
In the video, he says security in Lincoln is not good enough and that people are not feeling safe.
Lincolnshire Police said there will be extra patrols over the next week.
The force said: “We will be reviewing the incidents to see if there is any further enquires we can make or support we can give the victim.
“We take our responsibilities to victims very seriously especially when an individual is repeatedly targeted. We would like to urge anyone with information in relation to these incidents to call us with the relevant incident number.”
The incident numbers are as follows 46 of March 17 (Bamboo), 191 of March 25 (Pasta House), and 38 of April 8 (King Kebab).
The windows were smashed at Bamboo Chinese takeaway in Lincoln.
This comes after a string of other vandalism and disorder recent incidents in the city, including youths causing damage in the Bailgate area.
Three young men were arrested after a disturbance involving around 15 people at the Arboretum park in Lincoln turned violent and anti-social on Easter Sunday. The men have since been released on bail.
Local Inspector for Lincolnshire Police Claire Hime said: “Vandalism, disorder and criminal damage will not be tolerated. Please continue to report any information, suspicions or concerns that you have and we will investigate.
“As the COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift, we want people to be able to go out and enjoy our city safely. We will be out on patrol to provide a reassuring presence.”
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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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