A woman was taken to hospital with leg injuries following a two-car collision in Lincoln.
The 28-year-old woman was on foot with two children at the junction of Clasketgate with Hungate and West Parade in Lincoln (outside Sugarcubes nightclub) at around 1.50pm on Monday, August 18.
She was injured in the incident involving two other cars, a white Mini Countryman and a Toyota RAV 4.
The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with a leg injury, which is not believed to be life-threateinging. The two children were unharmed in the incident.
The collision has led to Hungate, Corporation street and West Parade being closed off while the vehicles are recovered.
Fire and Rescue also attended the incident to release one of the drivers from their car. Both drivers were reportedly uninjured.
The road remains closed while recovery of the vehicles takes place.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call Lincolnshire Police on the 101 number referencing incident 221 of August 18.
Lincolnshire Police are asking residents if they have seen a man in a small blue car acting suspiciously in uphill Lincoln.
The incident happened between 12.20pm and 1.30pm on Wednesday, August 13, in the Newport area of Lincoln.
A man aged between 30 and 40, in a small blue car, reportedly stopped a very elderly man in the street and made indecent comments towards him.
The car is also thought to have been seen parked on St John’s Road, close to the cemetery gates.
Officers would like to trace the man in the vehicle to carry out enquiries.
Anyone who saw the vehicle or man in the area around the time should contact Lincolnshire Police on 101, quoting incident 217 of August 13. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are investigating a continued string of anti-social behaviour incidents in Birchwood, Lincoln.
Some 15 incidents have been reported since June, where food items have been thrown at houses on Mallory Close, Rockingham Close, Goodwood Way and Woodfield Avenue.
There is a connecting alleyway between all these houses, which police believe the people involved are using to make their escape.
Lincolnshire Police said they “appreciate that this may not seem a serious crime to some”, but it is “beginning to upset the local residents” who have to clean up after these incidents.
The latest incidents took place during the early hours of Tuesday, August 19, between 3.15am to 4.30am, when five houses were targeted with yoghurts, a pot of cheese sauce, jelly, and a large tub of coleslaw.
Three descriptions, of people suspected of being involved, have been given after the latest incident.
The first is a man, aged in his late teens, wearing a baseball cap, stone coloured t-shirt and dark trousers.
The other two are described as 14 to 18 years old, wearing shorts, one wearing a red t-shirt the other a black t-shirt.
There could potentially be a larger group involved because a number of people have been heard running away after the items have been thrown at houses.
If you have any information regarding these incidents, or if you experience anti-social behaviour of this kind, contact Lincolnshire police on their non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 32 of August 19.
Lincolnshire Police are investigating after the gates of Lincoln’s newest cemetery were stolen.
The incident happened between 7.30am and 11am on August 16 at the Long Leys Road cemetery, which opened last month.
The large wooden gates at the entrance of the site were removed by thieves.
According to PCSO Pete Davies, the gates are quite substantial and would have taken a lot of effort to remove them.
Officers believe witness may have seen the gates being removed from the site.
The cemetery, which cost £1.2 million and has space for around 4,000 burial plots, also includes a flower meadow which has been earmarked for ‘green burials’.
A staff and toilet block is located near the main gate, plus a new footpath leading from the cemetery to Long Leys Road.
If anyone has any information, contact Lincolnshire Police on 101, or the local policing team on 01522 885382, quoting incident number 212 of August 16.
Six people who were on bail in connection with the murder investigation into the death of a Latvian man in Lincoln have been released without charge.
No further action will be taken against the five men, as Lincolnshire Police have insufficient evidence to prove the suspects caused the head injuries to the Latvian worker, which led to his death.
In July 2013, six people were arrested and bailed in Lincoln in connection with the murder of Vasilijs Ransevs, 33, who was found dead at his house on Portland Street in Lincoln on June 16.
They were five men aged 19, 20, 22, 29 and 31-years-old respectively, and a 17-year-old woman.
The six people returned for bail this week as part of the investigation, but they were released without charges.
Police said that following discussion with and advice from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) it has been decided that there is not enough evidence to be able to progress the case.
This is no longer a criminal investigation because it has been decided that there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of proving that any of the suspects were directly involved in causing the injuries to the deceased, which led to his death.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. An inquest will be held at a future date.
DCI Helen Evans, Senior Investigating Officer in the enquiry, said: “The investigation into the death of Vasilijs Ransevs has been lengthy and complex.
“After being given advice from the CPS it has been decided that there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of proving that any of the suspects were directly involved in causing the injuries to the deceased, which led to his death.
“We want to reassure the public that we are satisfied that this case has been thoroughly and extensively investigated and that all those involved were known to one another, even if indirectly. This was an isolated and tragic incident.
“In due course we will be passing a file to the coroner and Mr Ransevs’ death will be subject to an inquest in the future.”
A group of 10 people have now been charged after disorder at Lincoln City’s home game against Doncaster on July 12.
The incidents all happened before, during of after the friendly match.
Lincolnshire Police officers, including the Dog Section and British Transport Police, were on patrol around the city centre and football ground as the unrest unfolded.
As previously reported, Lincolnshire Police made eight arrests, with two being charged.
Since, eight more people have been charged with various disorder offences, and officers are keen to speak to the two men pictured in relation to events on July 12.
Do you know these two men?
Six people were charged with offences under Section 4 of the Public Order Act, using threatening/abusive/insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.
They are:
Patrick Cassidy, 29, of Ripon Street, Lincoln
Aaron Bee, 22, of Lamb Gardens, Lincoln
Lewis Gooding, 22, of Scorer Street, Lincoln
Ashley Kettleborough, 23, of Roman Wharf, Lincoln
Edward Wilson, 18, of Roman Pavement, Lincoln
Simon Purdy, 35, of Princess Square, Billinghay
Four people were charged with offences under Section 4A of the Public Order Act, using threatening/insulting/abusive words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.
They are:
Samuel Sellers, 21, of Lichfield Road, Bracebridge Heath, who also was previously charged with breaking a banning order.
Jordan Munks, 20, of Princess Square, Billinghay
Calum Nesbitt, 22, of Quorn Drive, Lincoln
A 16-year-old boy from Woodhall Spa.
All defendants are on bail to appear before Lincoln Magistrates Court on September 23.
D/Sgt Andrew Kirk, of Lincoln CID, said: “We hope the fact that we have charged a number of individuals in relation to the disruption sends a very strong and clear message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
“In this new football season we want everyone to be able to attend and enjoy football matches without fear of violence or abuse.
“We will seek banning orders and bail conditions on match days that will restrict those found to be responsible for any disruption, meaning they may not be able to enter pubs or go to certain areas that they had in the past.
“If you behave in a way that prevents and disrupts the enjoyment and lifestyle of others then we will do the same to you and demonstrate that this kind of behaviour is not acceptable and will not be allowed to be repeated.
“We are also appealing to the public to help us identify the two men pictured who we are keen to trace in connection with the enquiry. If anyone thinks they know who they are please contact us as soon as possible on the non-emergency number 101.”
Lincoln holidaymakers have been turned away after a group of unauthorised campers pitched up on the pre-booked campsite at Hartsholme Country Park.
The group of 15 caravans arrived at the park at 10pm Tuesday, August 19 and allegedly offered to pay for the pitches.
Photo: The Lincolnite
The park has had to cancel bookings with scheduled campers and staff having to reimburse fees.
Toilet blocks have been vandalised since August 19 and litter is mounting at the campsite.
The City of Lincoln Council, Lincolnshire Police and Lincolnshire County Council are discussing the next course of action after conducting an assessment.
Dave Charysz, Open Spaces Officer at City of Lincoln Council, said: “We are aware travellers arrived on the campsite at Hartsholme Country Park late on Tuesday night.
“We carried out an initial needs assessment on Wednesday morning and we are liaising with the police and the County Council about what action to take.
“We will consider the options in accordance with the Joint Protocol on Unauthorised Encampments in Lincolnshire.”
Three burglaries were reported in Lincoln between August 17 and August 21, with thieves entering homes through insecure windows in all cases.
Laptops, cash, a mountain bike and a mobile phone were amongst the items stolen.
The incidents were:
Boundary Street, Lincoln – Insecurity
It is believed that offenders gained access to the property on August 17 via either an insecure rear ground floor door or a first floor bathroom window. A number of items were left at the back of the property, thought to have been stored there for later collection. Nothing was stolen as occupants returned home. Incident 411 of 17/08/2014
Cecil Street, Lincoln – Insecurity
Sometime between 8am and 3.30pm on Wednesday August 20 an offender or offenders is believed to have accessed the house via an insecure rear window. Clothing, cash, a mountain bike, a laptop and charger lead were all taken. Incident 471 of 20/08/2014
Sandra Crescent, Washingborough – Insecurity
Sometime between 4.30pm on August 19 and 3pm on August 20 an offender or offenders has gained access to the property via an insecure window. A laptop and mobile phone were taken. Incident 270 of 20/08/2014
The result comes from the force’s current Help Yourself campaign in Lincoln, which highlights to residents the importance of securing their homes from potential thieves to help lower the recent spike in burglaries.
Lincolnshire Police are advising residents to be vigilant with their bikes’ security after a number of thefts over the weekend.
From August 22 to August 24, four bicycles were stolen from gardens in the city centre.
The first incident (Inc 420 of 22/08/2014) happened during the day on August 22 along Turner Street, Lincoln.
Access was gained by the offender by climbing over a shed and into the garden, then exiting by unbolting the gate.
Additionally, (Inc 124 of 24/08/2014) on August 23 on Riverside Drive, Lincoln, a silver framed Carrera bicycle that was leaning against a shed in the garden was taken.
Finally, two bicycles were taken from a back garden on Westbourne Grove, Lincoln, overnight on August 23 (Inc 108 of 21/08/2014).
Officers advise that bicycles are stored out of sight and locked away if possible in order to deter thieves.
Any information on any of the incident should be reported to police by calling 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Two people have died after a crash on the A15 at RAF Scampton near Lincoln just after 11am on Monday, August 25.
A Land Rover Discovery and a Vauxhall Meriva were in collision.
The driver of the Land Rover, a 45-year-old man from Stainfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 59-year-old man from Scunthorpe, who was the driver of the Vauxhall, was also pronounced dead at the scene.
A female passenger, whose age is not yet known, was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment for serious injuries.
Two other passengers in the car, a woman aged in her late 20s and a man in his early 20s, were injured, though not thought seriously, and taken to Lincoln County Hospital for treatment.
The road was closed for most of the day to allow for investigations and reopened in evening.
Lincolnshire Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who was travelling on the road and may have seen either of the vehicles.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 144 of 25/08/2014 or contact the Lincolnshire Police Collision Witness Hotline on 01522 558855.
A woman who was seriously injured in a double fatal crash on the A15 near Lincoln remains in hospital for treatment.
The 52-year-old Scunthorpe woman was seriously injured in the collision on Monday morning, August 25. She is described as being in a stable condition at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
As previously reported, two other people died in the incident, which happened just after 11am and involved a Land Rover Discovery and a Vauxhall Meriva.
The driver of the Land Rover, a 45-year-old man from Stainfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 59-year-old man from Scunthorpe, who was the driver of the Vauxhall, was also pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other passengers in the car, a woman aged in her late 20s and a man in his early 20s, were injured, though not seriously, and were taken to Lincoln County Hospital for treatment.
Lincolnshire Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who was travelling on the road and may have seen either of the vehicles.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 144 of 25/08/2014 or contact the Lincolnshire Police Collision Witness Hotline on 01522 558855.
The East Midlands Ambulance Service held an open day at The Showroom on Tritton Road on Wednesday morning in an effort to educate people about the importance of the service.
Live demonstrations, showcase vehicles and face painting were some of the activities that took place in a busy day at The Showroom. The Heritage Society also took part in the day showing off an ambulance of the past that had been restored.
External Relations and Engagement Manager Annie Palmer was the main organiser of the event. She said: “Today is a celebration of everything that is East Midlands Ambulance Service.
“We have a specialist team called our HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) team who respond in extreme circumstances and we also have one of our brand new vehicles which is a 4×4 which can deal with snow issues.”
The ambulance service was supported today by Lincolnshire Police, the Air Ambulance and also LIVES (Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service) which are the community first responders.
“We have a demonstration with someone with a suspected heart attack; LIVES is called first then our paramedics come in next. Then we are demonstrating our new bit of equipment which is very exciting called a ‘LUCAS device’ which is an automated CPR device that does the chest compressions for you.”
The event was aimed at young children, many who had fun playing in the back of ambulances and getting their face painted. Annie Palmer wanted children to understand that the ambulance service wasn’t a scary place but was helpful and welcoming.
“For the young children its good for them to see the back of an ambulance, for many it can be quite a scary experience if you ever encounter us through a 999 call. We want to prove that our paramedics aren’t scary and our vehicles are quite inviting.”
Lincolnshire Police are reminding car owners to lock their vehicles after a theft from a car in Lincoln.
The incident happened on Toynton Close in Lincoln, overnight on August 26. The car was left unlocked, so the offender took three pairs of sunglasses, money, and CDs
Officers state that unlocked cars are an easy opportunity and thieves will randomly try car doors and windows that are left open to take items of worth from inside.
Tips include:
Always lock the doors and close the windows when you park your car, even when it is locked in your garage or on your driveway.
Park your car in a well-lit area, where it can be seen by passers-by at night.
Never leave anything on display in your vehicle, even small change.
Ensure that you remove your stereo system.
Always remember to remove sat navs, including the support cradle and the suction pad. Remember to wipe away suction pad marks left on the windscreen.
To give information on the above incident, call Lincolnshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 126 of 27/08/2014.
Four people have been arrested in connection with the theft of three puppies during a burglary in Lincoln earlier this month.
Two Lincoln men aged 30 and 34 and two Lincoln women aged 17 and 27 have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and bailed pending further enquiries.
As previously reported, three of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross puppies from Roxy’s litter of 11 were stolen from their foster home on Foss Street in Lincoln overnight between August 6-7.
At the time, the puppies were eight-weeks-old and waiting to go to new homes.
It is believed the offenders got into the property in which five of the puppies were staying via an open window, left open to keep the dogs cool.
Yasmin, Lucy and Tara were recovered in the Monks Road area, Moorland Avenue area and Cleethorpes with help from local residents and charity Bullies In Need.
If anyone has any information to assist the investigation, contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 127 of August 7.
Alternatively, contact 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.
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.
