August 17, 2022 1.39 pm This story is over 33 months old

Forensics arrive at Lincoln home where woman found with stab wounds

The woman is in hospital in a serious condition
Police teams and forensic investigators in white suits arriving at a house on George Boole Drive | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Forensic investigators have begun combing a house in Lincoln after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds in the early hours of the morning.

Ambulance crews called police to a semi-detached property on George Boole Drive at around 4.10am on August 17.

A woman in her 40s had suffered what’s believed to be stab wounds to her back, arm and chest.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder 13 minutes after the call was received.

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The female victim is in hospital in a serious condition.

Police crews remained on the scene through much of Wednesday and could be seen entering the property.

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

A forensic examiner seen in an upstairs room in the house. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lincolnshire Police said they believed it was an isolated incident and are not looking for anyone else.

Anyone with information is being asked to get in touch. You can contact police:

  • By calling 101 quoting incident 57 of 17 August.
  • By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 57 of 17 August in the subject line.
  • If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.