Alistair Riggott has been arrested in Portugal. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
A man wanted for numerous child sex offences has been arrested in Northern Portugal.
53-year-old Alistair Riggott of Grosvenor Road, Skegness, was arrested on Tuesday by the Portuguese Judicial Police Fugitive Team in a joint operation with the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Riggott’s arrest follows a warrant issued by Boston Magistrates Court on 19 October 2021 when he failed to appear at court. He was charged with numerous offences relating to child sex abuse including attempting to cause a child to watch / look at an image of sexual activity, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage a child in sexual communication and the making and possession of indecent images of children.
A wanted man appeal was issued and a meticulous investigation launched into ascertaining Riggott’s whereabouts. Our investigation led to information that he had fled the Country and was living in Portugal.
DI David Mckean said, “The intensive combined efforts of our Officers, colleagues in Portugal, and the NCA led to this positive result and we are very grateful for the support. It’s an important message of reassurance to the public that we will do all in our power to ensure that a suspect is brought before the courts. It’s also a warning to fugitives that we will not give up the search until they are captured, wherever they may try to hide.”
Riggott remains in police custody in Portugal pending extradition proceedings.
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A brand-new exhibition coming to The Collection Museum Microworld: Lincoln, invites you to explore eight digital worlds by moving, dancing, singing, and playing.
Opening on Saturday 9 July 2022, the immersive exhibition Microworld: Lincoln, is suitable for all ages. Made up of eight digital worlds – or ‘ecosystems’ – this artwork is filled with amazing colours, patterns, shapes, and artificial creatures that you can design and interact with.
This exhibition offers something for everyone; kids can explore the digital worlds with energetic interactions such as dancing, jumping, and singing. Families are invited to work together to engage with Microworld and create their own micro-stories. Programmers and creative coding experts can investigate the interacting algorithms and set the audience additional challenges.
In Microworld: Lincoln everyone becomes a digital artist, with the ability to add their own ideas and creatures using smartphones or tablets provided in the gallery.
Jenny Gleadell, exhibitions officer at The Collection Museum, said:
“This isn’t really like anything we’ve had in the gallery before. It will be fun and colourful, totally interactive and immersive, and completely unique for each person.
“We were able to preview some of the themes and ideas around the exhibition at the Lincolnshire Show last week, and there was a real buzz of excitement amongst visitors about seeing it for themselves when it opens. I’m looking forward to people’s reactions!”
An exciting programme of events and talks will invite visitors to enjoy this world-famous artwork in a variety of ways. Three, monthly, late-night openings will bring the perfect summer social to the museum, promising something for everyone to enjoy. A very special hybrid event will take place in the gallery, where the visitors will be able to virtually meet Microworld: Lincoln artists Genetic Moo.
Those who are looking for a more relaxed experience of this popular exhibition will be able visit our ‘Chilled Out’ sessions on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 10am.
Find out more about the upcoming exhibition and events by visiting www.thecollectionmuseum.com, or by following The Collection Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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