Charges have been brought against a motorist – more than four months after a hit and run incident injured two pedestrians in Spalding.
A car collided with Spalding man Jordan Blackbourn (22) and a female friend, also in her 20s, on Sunday, May 1.
It happened as they crossed New Road at 4.41am.
Lincolnshire Police immediately appealed for information and later that day arrested a 29-year-old man “from the Spalding area” on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Three days later the force said he had subsequently been released under investigation.
On Wednesday, police confirmed that a man will appear in court next week in connection with the incident.
The charges he faces do not include reference to injury.
A spokesman said: “We have now charged 29-year-old William Jones, of Washway Road, Fleet, in connection to a collision which left two pedestrians injured.
“Following a thorough investigation, he has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.”
Jones is scheduled to appear before Boston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (September 21).
The man behind Holbeach Music and Beer Festival says he wants to ramp up the event even further next year with a famous act.
It comes after Sean Taylor and his 60-strong team laid on another hugely popular event last weekend, attracting 15,000 people across the three days at King’s Field.
And in brilliant sunshine the crowds supped their way through 120 firkins of beer and 100 boxes of cider.
15,000 people attended across the three days
Families and friends of all ages enjoyed the weekend
The tribute bands were top quality and benefited from a highly professional stage production.
Saturday’s headliners Live/Wire the AC/DC Show followed Kazabian, The Jam’d and Arctic Monkeyz, while Friday’s highlights were Oasish, Vicky Jackson P!nk and Stereotonics, with Planet Abba topping the bill on Sunday after The Mumford & Sons Experience.
Lots of local artists such as Redemption, The Sugar Beats and Buried By My Heartache had sets too.
Mr Taylor said sponsors were already keen to pledge support again in the future.
He added: “It was overwhelming.
“The support from the public, the weather, the bands – everything just dropped into place perfectly.
“It was a magical event with families and friends making memories.
“It’s not just for South Holland. People from all over the country came.”
Keeping the music going in the beer tent
Oasish headlined on Friday
There was a big shift towards encouraging camping this year, with 800 people staying in caravans, motorhomes and tents. Many arrived on Thursday, with a special night of acoustic music provided for them.
Despite the mix of massive attendances and alcohol, there was no trouble across the festival, which had a theme of super heroes.
Now in its eighth year, the event has long established itself as a major attraction for families.
A funfair, electric motorbikes, free circus workshop skills and sandpit kept the youngsters more than satisfied this year.
Saturday finished with a brilliant ACDC tribute act
The funfair was a big hit
Vicky Jackson Pi!nk was a crowd-pleaser on Friday night
Speaking on Tuesday with two more days of clearing up ahead of him, Mr Taylor said it had been another year of fantastic feedback.
He said: “I’m very proud of what we’ve managed to achieve in a little field in Holbeach.
“My family, friends and all the helpers have been fantastic and I’m very grateful to them all.
“I’ve got people wanting to be volunteers just because it’s such a good thing to be involved with.”
He added: “When the dust settles I’ve got to look at it all and decide then whether to do it again.
“The costs of putting it on are enormous – I spent £6,000 on diesel alone.
“I can’t make promises but the people want it.
“If it runs again I want to raise the standard – I never want to stand still with it.
“And that means looking at getting a famous name now.”
