Daniel Ionescu

Police have made an arrest after a man was seriously assaulted on Swan Street in Lincoln at around 3am on Monday, August 25.

A 19-year-old fell to the floor, banging his head in the assault on the narrow street off Corporation Street and backing onto the High Street.

The young man was released from Lincoln County Hospital that night but returned the following day complaining of a headache.

He was transferred to Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield for treatment and is currently in a stable condition, recovering from his injuries.

A 21-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for anyone who has any information regarding the incident, or who may have witnessed it, to call 101 quoting incident 58 of 25/08/2014.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are investigating a series of shed break-ins at allotments off Clarence Street in Lincoln.

Seven incidents have been reported in the last few weeks, where gardening tools have been stolen.

Officers would like to hear from any local residents who may have seen anything that looks odd or out-of-place in the area.

In particular if anybody living in the area, especially those whose properties overlook the allotments, has seen anything or anyone suspicious, or even anything that strikes them as just not quite right, they are asked to contact Lincolnshire Police.

Also, if anyone has had their allotment shed damaged by an attempted break-in, even if nothing is stolen from inside, they are asked to report it to the force.

Shed owners at the allotments, as well as those who have garages or outbuildings at home, are asked to remain vigilant around security and make sure all doors and any windows are locked and secure.

Police say shed alarms are also an efficient deterrent and are available to buy from the force for £6 via their local Neighbourhood Policing Teams.