A male cyclist is in intensive care in hospital after being hit by a car on the A46 over the weekend.
Lincolnshire Police were called to the scene on the A46 northbound at Swinderby at 11.23am on Sunday, August 23.
A male cyclist from the Cleethorpes area (age currently unknown) was hit by a grey Skoda Fabia, being driven by an 81-year-old man from Mansfield.
Emergency services attended the scene and the road was closed for some time.
The cyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham.
He is being treated for injuries including multiple fractures and is in intensive care at the time of writing.
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses of the collision to call 101 quoting incident number 191 of August 23.
Less than 24 hours later, a male cyclist was involved in a collision with a black Toyota Yaris on Yarborough Road in Lincoln.
The crash happened at about 8.15am on August 24.
Further details are unknown at this stage, however witnesses are being asked to call 101 quoting incident number 46 of August 24 with any information relating to the incident.
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a crash on the A46 at the Whisby Road roundabout.
Emergency services were called out at just after 9am on Sunday, August 23.
A single blue Tiger Triumph motorcycle ridden by a 52-year-old man from the Leicester area was involved in the crash.
The rider was rushed to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham by ambulance.
Anyone who saw the motorcycle, witnessed the crash or has any information that will help with the investigation is asked to call Lincolnshire Police on the non emergency number 101 quoting incident 150 of August 23.
This accident was followed by another serious incident on the A46 later in the morning, in which a cyclist was struck by a car on the northbound section of the dual carriageway by Swinderby.
Emergency services dealt with a collision involving a bus and an eight-year-old young girl at the High Street level crossing in Lincoln this lunchtime.
Lincolnshire Police were alerted to the incident at 12.19pm on Monday, August 24.
The bus had clipped the young girl as she waited for the crossing barriers in the road close to the kerb.
She fell over into the road and was helped up by a passer-by.
An ambulance was called initially, but later cancelled. She suffered a minor injury to her shoulder and a graze to her knee.
The road was cleared after around half an hour.
The driver of the bus, a 62-year-old man, was breath-tested, as part of standard procedures.
The incident is being dealt with under incident number 173.
A 58-year-old woman was involved in a collision with a car at a Lincoln junction on the morning of August 25.
The woman, who was on a pedal cycle, was hit by a blue Peugeot 207 on the Riseholme Road junction with Ruckland Avenue at around 7.38am.
She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Lincoln County Hospital to be checked over.
The driver of the car, a 50-year-old female from the North Hykeham area, did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
Police are dealing with the crash under incident number 51.
The incident is the third involving a cyclist in less than a week in Lincoln.
A male cyclist who was hit over the weekend by a grey Skoda Fabia, being driven by an 81-year-old man, on the A46 remains in hospital with serious injuries.
On the morning of Monday, August 24, a man was taken to hospital with facial injuries and a dislocated finger after being hit by a lack Toyota Yaris on Yarborough Road in Lincoln.
Five men aged between 17 and 23 were arrested by police in connection with an investigation into criminal damage at Lincoln Cathedral and the archway on Exchequer Gate at the weekend.
Lincolnshire Police received a report of criminal damage having taken place at the cathedral at just before 4pm on Saturday, August 22.
The young men allegedly scratched initials into stonework in an area cordoned off from the general public.
The same people are believed to have carried out similar damage to the archway between Minster Yard and Castle Square at Exchequer Gate.
The five men arrested in connection with the investigation have now been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information that may be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 347 of August 22.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Lincolnshire thieves stole potentially lifesaving equipment, a range of electronics, and fuel from ambulances in the past three years.
Information obtained by The Lincolnite in a Freedom of Information request has shown some of the more bizarre and damaging thefts committed in the county, described by East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) as “mindless acts of criminality.”
These include 1,000 litres of diesel, later recovered contaminated from a site in Grimsby, and 800 litres of heating oil from Holbeach.
More worryingly, thieves stole and used four Entonox cylinders, which are a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen used in emergency medical situations by paramedics, from an ambulance in Market Rasen.
A similar theft in Lincoln saw a LIVES full responder kit taken, which was subsequently recovered during a police investigation.
Medication, such as a drugs bag valued at almost £100 and 85 codeine tablets have also been stolen from ambulances.
Overall, 21 thefts of EMAS equipment were recorded in the county from December 2012 to the present day, with the most recent theft occurring in June 2015, when a handbag with a trust ID card was stolen from a house in Lincoln.
The total cost to the trust is estimated to be well in the hundreds of pounds, with the most costly thefts being electronic equipment such as satellite navigation systems, mobile phones and pagers.
EMAS’ Crime and Security Management Team has delivered the highest number of successful sanctions nationally out of all NHS Trusts for such offences.
The new ambulances for EMAS
Sean Keown, Local Security Management Specialist for East Midlands Ambulance Service, said: “We take such acts very seriously. Stealing lifesaving equipment and drugs from our ambulances puts lives at risk.
“When our vehicles aren’t fully stocked they often have to be taken off the road to restock and replace which means they aren’t available to respond to 999 calls.
“We have started investing in vehicle CCTV technology in the hope of discouraging such mindless acts of criminality.
“We investigate all cases and where offenders can be identified, we work in partnership with police to take the strongest action possible.”
Four thermal imaging cameras were stolen from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue last year
A similar Freedom of Information request was sent to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, who revealed that four thermal imaging cameras were stolen last year, with the cost of the items withheld.
A spokesperson on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council said that disclosing the price of the equipment would prejudice the supplier’s ability to bid successfully for contracts against its competitors.
A Lincoln heart transplant patient has spoken of his anger at criminals who targeted two of his cars with paint stripper and slashed their roofs and tyres.
Steven Ross woke to the devastating news on the morning of August 25 after receiving a call from a neighbouring business alerting him to the damage caused overnight to his Mercedes and Land Rover.
The two vehicles were parked outside the warehouse where he works on Pyke Road, off Whisby Road.
After contacting the police and his insurance company, Steven then watched the footage on CCTV.
He said: “Since I had my heart transplant five years ago I have done nothing but work to give me and my family the best I can while my new heart is good. I have had nothing but bad luck as I have a son who had a head injury too.
“Finally when I buy the best car I’ve ever had and wanted they do this to me.
“Why would people do this to us? We are all devastated.”
Anyone with information should contact Lincolnshire Police
Lincolnshire Police are investigating the damage caused and would like to hear from anyone who has information which could prove useful, or who saw two people in the area around the time of 1.50am to 2am.
Anyone with information should contact the force on 101, quoting incident number 15000082320.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are searching for three men who broke into a house in a Lincoln village armed with weapons and attacked a 60-year-old man.
The offenders entered a home of a husband and wife in Main Street, Torksey via the rear door at around 9.30pm on August 26.
The man tried to fight off the offenders who had covered their faces and was attacked, suffering cuts to his head and hands. He was taken to hospital for treatment and remains there this morning.
The woman, 64, was not injured in the incident.
The offenders escaped with a quantity of cash, leaving the couple shocked and distressed.
Police are currently investigating the burglary and are appealing for witnesses and information.
Detective Inspector Steve Knubley said: “We are grateful for any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem. It could be that piece of information that we need to help find these offenders.
“I would like to make clear how rare this type of offence is. We have a duty to make our local communities aware and ask them to remain vigilant and call us with any information they think might be relevant, but also ask that people don’t worry unduly.
“I appreciate this will cause concern to members of the public but I would like to reiterate that this is an incredibly unusual offence which we believe is a one-off and isolated.
“I would also like to commend the victims involved in this. The gentleman showed incredible courage in standing up to these intruders in his home and thankfully was not seriously hurt.
“We wish him a speedy and full recovery and will be working with the couple to ensure they have the support and help they need.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 471 of August 26.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Warnings have been issued by police and Lincolnshire County Council after residents reported an influx of email and telephone scams.
An email scam, in which the sender claims to be from the Metropolitan Police, has been received by at least one person in the county.
In the email, the sender requests personal details and bank account information in order to pay a large cash prize.
The email is headed with Metropolitan Police – Total Policing, and appears to give full contact details of the central communications lead followed by ‘Alerted Sony Iprize Winner’.
The full email can be read on the force website here.
Lincolnshire Police are highlighting this as a scam. They are advising people not to respond and to report it to the national fraud reporting centre at www.actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040.
Detective Sergeant Ian Jarman of the Lincolnshire Police Economic Crime Unit said: “I would advise people that the police do not respond to any police e-mail that use ‘.co.uk’ (duncan.rhodes@metrpolice.co.uk) as its ending, because they are fake. The police and Action Fraud use the ending .police.uk for e-mail correspondence.
“Thankfully the Lincolnshire recipient was dubious of this message being sent to her, alerted the police and did not respond. The Metropolitan Police do not employ a ‘Duncan Rhodes’ but the fraudsters could use any name in similar messages.”
Lincolnshire County Council are also warning residents of a phone scam after people reported being contacted by someone claiming to be from their local council.
The caller says that they are ringing about an accident that happened last year. The scammers are using either Lincolnshire County or District Council contact phone numbers.
It’s not clear what they will do with any information gained. The council is advising that people do not give out any personal information.
One Lincoln resident told The Lincolnite: “I had a phone call on my landline from a man claiming to be from the City of Lincoln Council. When pressed for further details on an accident I was supposed to have had I was told I was wasting his time. It was obviously a scam.”
Anyone affected by this scam should contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit www.actionfraud.police.uk.
Five men have been arrested after police executed raids at a Lincoln travellers site in connection with child sexual exploitation and child trafficking offences.
Photo: The Lincolnite
Lincolnshire Police, as part of a joint operation with officers from Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, executed a number of warrants at the site off Washingborough Road in Lincoln on Thursday, August 27.
Officers arrested five men, who are currently in police custody.
The five men arrested in connection with child sexual exploitation and child trafficking offences at a Lincoln traveller site have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
A joint operation conducted by Lincolnshire Police alongside officers from the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire forces saw officers carry out a number of warrants at the site off Washingborough Road in Lincoln on Thursday, August 27.
A man and woman have been arrested after drugs raids at two separate addresses on Cannon Street in the Stamp End area of Lincoln.
Raids were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Friday, August 28.
Officers from search teams and local community officers carried out the raids and searches.
Warrants were in response to concerns amongst the local community of drug related activity in the area.
One person was arrested at each address.
A 28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and a 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled substance.
Two separate single car collisions on the A46 Lincoln bypass in less than 24 hours have resulted in four people suffering from minor injuries.
The first crash occurred at around 10.55pm on Monday, August 31 on a stretch of the A46 at Thorpe on the Hill.
A silver Seat Leon had collided with road side furniture. The vehicle was being driven by a 47-year-old woman from the Farndon area.
The driver was taken to Lincoln County Hospital with what are described as minor injuries.
Two other passengers, both men, aged 47 and 24 were also taken to the County Hospital suffering minor injuries. All three occupants are from the Farndon and Newark area.
The road was closed to allow emergency services to treat the casualties and reopened around 12.20am on Tuesday.
PC Michael Swaby is asking anyone who witnesses the crash or who saw the car being driven along the A46 prior to the collision to contact him. People should call the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 442 August 31.
In the early hours on Tuesday, September 1, a second car left the road on a section of the A46 into a ditch.
The silver Ford Mondeo, driven by a 48-year-old man from the Brigg area, crashed at around 6am between the Skellingthorpe roundabout and Carholme roundabout.
Fire crews attended to help release the man who was trapped for a time, and the road was closed northbound until around 8.42am.
The man was taken to Lincoln County Hospital with minor injuries and police are dealing with the crash under incident number 40 of September 1.
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information and witnesses after thieves made off with a Land Rover Freelander from outside a North Hykeham property.
The vehicle was stolen sometime between 9.30pm and 11.30pm on August 28 from outside a home on Lincoln Road.
Anyone with information that they believe would assist with enquiries should call the non-emergency 101 number, quoting incident number 84 of August 28.
It is not known how access was gained to the vehicle.
The vehicle is the second Land Rover to be targeted by criminals in the Lincoln area within a week.
A 14-year-old girl from the Birchwood area of Lincoln has been reported missing, and police are appealing for help to trace her.
Lauren Hall was last seen at her family address in the Birchwood area at around 4pm on the afternoon of Monday, August 31.
Police say she could be wearing blue jeans, a black cardigan with a black padded coat over the top and black trainer-type ankle boots.
She could however be wearing a cerise/white tracksuit top with matching bottoms, or black bottoms with green leaves on them.
She is thought to be carrying a large pink handbag. She has long auburn hair and is around 5ft 5in in height.
Anyone who has seen Lauren or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police as soon as possible on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 287 of August 31.
Trading Standards are warning online fraudsters that they are being actively tracked down after a raid at a property in the Ermine area of Lincoln.
In conjunction with Lincolnshire Police, the raid last week uncovered hundreds of pieces of jewellery, clothing and fashion accessories.
Photo” Lincolnshire Trading Standards
Rebecca Coulson, senior trading standards officer at Lincolnshire County Council said: “We don’t take this type of crime lightly. Just because you sell fake goods on Facebook or on other social media sites, doesn’t mean we aren’t going to catch you.
“Following a complaint from a member of the public, we were able to track the seller. From there, we organised a raid at a property in the Ermine area of Lincoln.
“Our advice is to people who sell on Facebook – we are watching you! And secondly, to consumers – think before you buy.
“Consider the 3 P’s – Place, Price and Product. If something seems too good to be true e.g. Michael Kors handbag being sold for £10, it probably is.
“Don’t be fooled into thinking you’re getting a good deal just because you are shopping online.”
Dick Holmes from Lincolnshire Police, said: “We often support Lincolnshire Trading Standards in their operations to counter the illegal trade in counterfeit goods. Trading in such items can and does result in criminal convictions. We also echo the advice given by Rebecca.”
If you see any counterfeit goods for sale, please contact Citizens Advice on 03454 04 05 06.
Lincolnshire Police have renewed their appeal for help in tracing missing 14-year-old teenager Lauren Hall.
As previously reported, Lauren was last seen at her family address in the Birchwood area at around 4pm on the afternoon of Monday, August 31.
Police have said that Lauren, who may be using the surname Hopkinson or Hopkinson-Hall, could be wearing blue jeans, a black cardigan with a black padded coat over the top and black trainer-type ankle boots.
She could however be wearing a cerise/white tracksuit top with matching bottoms, or black bottoms with green leaves on them.
Lauren is thought to be carrying a large pink handbag. She has long auburn hair and is around 5ft 5in in height.
Anyone who has seen Lauren or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police as soon as possible on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 287 of August 31.
