CCTV appeal: Man kicked and punched in vicious Lincoln attack

People in Boston are being asked for their help to identify people in a set of CCTV images, in connection with the fraudulent use of a stolen bank card in the town.

A man and woman fraudulently used a stolen bank card between 11am and 1.10pm on Saturday, July 17 to purchase £210 worth of items from Next and Superdrug at Pescod Square, TK Maxx and Sports Direct at Boston Shopping Park on Horncastle Road and CEX on Wide Bargate.

Lincolnshire Police said they wished to speak to the people in the pictures.

The female offender is described as white, is of a slim build with dark, long straight hair. She is believed to be in her 30s or 40s.

The second offender, who is wearing a white t-shirt in the image, is described as a white male with brown hair and a medium build. He is believed to be aged between 35-45 years old.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson added: “We would also like to speak to the man stood behind the male suspect as he may be able to help us identify the offenders.”

If you know who they are or have any other information that can assist officers, you can get in touch:

• By calling 101, quoting crime occurrence number 21000401219.
• By emailing [email protected] – don’t forget to quote occurrence number 21000401219 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 replacement imp has been selected as a temporary placeholder for the Community Imp that was smashed in half by a vandal, and it should be put up in Lincoln city centre this week.

The city was sent into shock last week when one of the 30 imps from this year’s Lincoln Imp Trail, The Community Imp designed by Sian Bristow and a local schoolgirl in tribute to the NHS, was destroyed by a 20-year-old man.

Bradley Pennell, of Ogilvy Drive in Bottesford, Scunthorpe was charged with criminal damage after the imp was cut in half in the early hours of Wednesday, July 21.

The imp was cut in half and has now been moved from its spot by organisers of the trail, Lincoln BIG.

He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on August 5.

There have been calls from the public for him to pay for all the damages if found guilty.

There were genuine concerns that the imp, which is valued at around £20,000, might not be able to be repaired, but the good news is that a fix job will happen.

The imp has been destroyed.

In the meantime, organisers Lincoln Business Improvement Group were looking for a placeholder to put at the spot of the Community Imp on Guildhall Street.

After a Twitter poll to allow the public to decide which they’d prefer, a bright red imp was selected and will go in place of the Community Imp on Friday, July 30 or Monday, August 2, on a temporary basis.

The red sculpture will be in place until the Community Imp is ready. | Photo: Lincoln BIG

The prototype was designed by an artist called Denise McCoid from Hull, depicting a shiny red colour on the traditional design for all the sculptures on the trail.

It is unclear when the damaged imp will be repaired and back where it belongs, but it should be okay in time for the auction on Lincolnshire Day, October 1, where the imps are sold to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice.

Lincoln City have made their sixth signing of the summer transfer window, completing a deal to bring pacey winger Hakeeb Adelakun to the club.

The 25-year-old joins the Imps with 200 senior appearances to his name, and will cost Lincoln nothing after being made a free agent this summer, when his contract at Championship side Bristol City expired.

Hakeeb has previous experience in Lincolnshire, having become Scunthorpe United’s youngest player ever when he made his debut nine years ago at the age of 16 years and 201 days.

He helped Hull City win the League One title while on loan last season and is hoping to provide the quality in the final third for Lincoln City this season.

The creative wide man is the sixth signing of the transfer window for Michael Appleton’s side, joining Lewis Fiorini, Chris Maguire, Dan Nlundulu, Josh Griffiths and Lasse Sorensen.

Hakeeb Adelakun could provide that spark for the Imps. | Photo: Chris Vaughan / Lincoln City FC

Hakeeb said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to get this done and excited for the opportunity. I know Tom Hopper well so I’ve been speaking to him about the club, he’s really drawn me in and made me think I want to get on this journey.

“I like to get at defenders and make stuff happen, to create opportunities and score goals myself.

“Whenever I’ve played against Lincoln there’s always been a lot of noise and atmosphere, so I can’t wait for those fans to be on my side.”

Manager Michael Appleton added: “Hakeeb is a talented winger who has good experience at League One, and has also played at a higher level.

“He is a pacey and creative player, and a good addition to our attacking options.”