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A 30-year-old motorbike rider has died following a collision on the A57 Gainsborough Road in Drinsey Nook, near Lincoln.

Emergency services were called to reports of the crash at the junction with the B1190, Tom Otters Road just after 9.20pm on Monday, July 26.

The crash involved a black Yamaha motorbike and a white BMW coupe, 1 series.

The white BMW was travelling towards Saxilby. The rider of the motorbike, a man, aged 30 years, was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

Lincolnshire Police said that the man’s family have been informed.

The force said in a statement: “We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw either the motorbike or the BMW before the crash to contact the investigation team.

“We are asking anyone who was in the area to check any dashcam footage for either of the vehicles and to contact us if they are able to help.

“We would like to hear from you if you have any information that could assist the inquiry.”

There are a number of ways you can report:

• By clicking on the email link [email protected] – please remember to put the reference incident 484of 26 July in the subject box.
• Via our non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 484 of 26 July
• Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man after a gun was fired on Glebe Road in Scunthorpe in broad daylight.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident, which happened at 1.25pm on Monday, July 26.

A police cordon was put in place around the area and the arrested man was held in custody. Investigating officers said there were no further suspects wanted.

Detective Chief Inspector Rhodri Troake said: “I’d like to offer reassurance to members of the public and local residents that this is an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.

“Those living in these areas will see an increased number of officers in the area over the coming days carrying out further enquiries and speaking with local residents.

“We understand an incident of this nature will cause distress to the local community, so if you are concerned please come and speak to one of our officers who will be able to assist to assist you.”

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information, or anyone who was in the area at the time who may be able to assist with enquiries to contact us on 101 quoting log 244 of July 26.

The incident left many in the local area in shock, and some businesses were forced to close temporary while police work was carried out.

Mulligans Sports Bar posted an update to social media: “We have been forced to close due to there being no access to the club for tonight, due to the earlier police incident.”

A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 46-year-old Darren Munnelly in Lincoln on Saturday night.

The victim was found fatally injured outside a flat on Carr Street in Lincoln at 12.18am on Sunday, July 26.

Darren Munnelly, 46, suffered a head injury and could not be saved by emergency services after being taken to hospital.

Declan Grant, 22, of St Mary’s Street, Lincoln, was arrested shortly after the incident and has now been charged with murder.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court on Tuesday, July 27.

A host of floral tributes have been placed outside the flats where Darren was found, a man who was described as a “legend” of Lincoln.

Tributes for Darren on Carr Street in Lincoln. | Photo: The Lincolnite

DCI Richard Myszczyszyn, of EMSOU Major Crime, said: “Our work is ongoing to ensure we get justice for Mr Munnelly and our investigation does not end here.

“His life was ended in a devastating act of violence and the effect that has had on his loved ones will change the courses of their lives forever.

“We work hard to try and make sure we’re doing all we can to do right by his family and friends, and to do right by him.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their help. A huge part of police work relies on the information and intelligence our communities give us and our Lincoln communities have really come through for us as we launched this investigation. It really is appreciated.”

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