Police are appealing for witnesses or CCTV footage after a woman was sexually assaulted on Tritton Road in Lincoln.
The victim was assaulted by a man believed to be between 30 and 35 years old near to the Co-Op funeral home at around 10.20pm on Saturday, July 18.
The suspect has been described as white, 5ft 11, with a large build, short blonde hair, clean shaven, with light coloured eyes. He was wearing a grey t-shirt and light coloured shorts.
He is believed to have ran off in the direction of the City School down Skellinghtorpe Road after the incident, but the direction he came from is not known.
Police are now looking to speak to anyone who had dashcam footage from the Tritton Road and Skellingthorpe Road areas between 10pm and 10.45pm on July 18.
Anyone with CCTV footage or was in the area at that time is also being asked to come forward and assist officers with investigations.
The exact location of the offence was determined by the victim using the What3Words app, which police are encouraging everyone to download onto their phones.
Detective Inspector Vickie Ward said: “This was an incredibly distressing incident for the victim, and we are completing a thorough investigation to do all we can to identify the person responsible.
“Any information, no matter how small you think it might be, could lead to this offender being brought to justice.
”While sexual assaults of this nature remain low, I know that people living in the area might be concerned, and I want to reassure people that this is believed to be an isolated incident and that we are increasing patrols in the area.
“Please feel free to talk to our local Neighbourhood Policing Teams when you see them out.”
If you have any information or evidence that can help with the investigation, contact police by calling 101 or emailing [email protected], quoting incident 7 of July 18 in both instances.
If you’ve been the victim of crime, support is available, whether you have reported the crime to the police or not. Victim Lincs provide free, confidential advice and guidance, as well as access to specialist emotional support services. Visit victimlincs.co.uk or call 01522 947510 Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.
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Police were called to a sleepy village near Lincoln overnight when a house party grew out of control, sparking alleged fights, smashed windows, damage to items in the home and disruption to neighbours.
Several concerned people in Harmston called the force between 10pm and 11pm on Monday, July 26.
Officers attended the party on Vicarage Lane and found around 70 people leaving the area. The force told reporters the party had ‘got out of hand with far more people attending than they believe had been invited.’
Neighbours reported fighting, loud music, windows at the property being smashed and damage to items inside the house.
Police said there were also reports of some of the youths driving, whilst believed to be under the influence of drink or drugs.
Lincolnshire Police told The Lincolnite in a statement: “This anti-social behaviour is unacceptable and disturbed many residents in the area and the village.
“To behave in this way is inconsiderate and shows no respect to people trying to sleep or living in the area.
“Our Neighbourhood Policing Team, for Harmston, will be working with those involved and anyone who has any concerns should contact them.”
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.
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