Serious assault, Belton Lane, Grantham

Update 2 November:

The 17-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl, 14-year-old boys and 18-year-old male have been released with no further action. Inquiries are still ongoing.

Update 13 October, 5.01pm:

We have made a further five arrests in relation to a serious assault in Belton Lane, Grantham.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on 6 October, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on 7 October, and another 17-year-old boy arrested on 11 October. All four have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and have been released on bail.

A 17-year-old girl has also been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice on 11 October and released on bail.

Update 5 October, 3.06pm:

We are appealing for witnesses to the serious assault in Belton Lane which has left a man in his 20s with serious injuries.

Our Force Control Room received a report that a man in his 20s had sustained a serious head injury at around 1.35am on Saturday 1 October.

We believe the victim was struck with a bottle while he was walking along the street. He remains in hospital with injuries which are described as “potentially life-changing”.

We believe that there will be people who saw this incident, or have more information about what happened who we have not yet spoken with. We would also be keen to view any dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage of the incident.

A a 17-year-old boy, two 14-year-old boys, and a 12-year-old girl have been arrested and bailed in connection with this incident.

We would encourage anyone who may be able to help with our enquiries to get in touch. There are a number of ways to contact us:

• By calling 101 quoting incident number 28 of 1 October
• Via email at [email protected] quoting incident number 28 of 1 October
• Alternatively, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

Update 5 October, 8.57am:

A 17-year-old-boy has been arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with this incident.

He has been released on bail while investigations continue.

Update, 2 October, 1.25pm:

The three arrested youths have been released on bail. Investigations are ongoing.

Any witnesses can call us on 101, quoting incident 28 of 1 October.

Original release

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of GBH following a serious assault in Grantham.

Our Force Control Room received a report of a man with a head injury in Belton Lane at around 1.35am today, Saturday 1 October.

The victim, aged 24, was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. We believe the victim was struck with a bottle while he was walking along the street. The victim remains in hospital.

We have arrested two boys, aged 14 and a girl, aged 12, in connection with this assault. They remain in custody and will be questioned in due course.

We are appealing for any witnesses to contact us on 101, incident 28 of Saturday 1 October.