Crime

Offensive weapon caution after police seize man’s car

A 23-year-old man pulled over by police for driving without insurance has been cautioned for possessing an offensive weapon while driving through Spalding on Saturday, (February 5). Officers seized the vehicle, a black BMW, just before 2.40pm after noticing it was driving on London Road in the town. Lincolnshire Police have not specified what the weapon is. A spokesman said: ...

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Sentencing of man who admitted sexual communications with a child delayed

The sentence of a Pinchbeck man who admits attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child has been delayed after he tested positive for COVID-19. Jason Hildred, 48, was due to be sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court today (Mon) by Recorder Simon King. But the hearing was told Hildred had tested positive for COVID-19 and was displaying symptoms. Nicholas Bleaney, ...

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Police battle with sex offence cases in South Holland

South Holland has an average of 28 rapes or sexual offences reported every month and the county has a prosecution rate for the crime of just over five per cent. Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones is spending £3m to help keep women and girls feeling safe.And Lincolnshire’s force is promoting a charity smart phone app, Hollie Guard, designed to ...

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Police warn residents after ‘lots of reports’ of scammers targeting elderly residents over heating

Lincolnshire Police have urged people to be aware of scams that have taken place in the county with several reports in Holbeach. A meeting of Holbeach Parish Council was read a police statement which said there were “lots of reports of cold callers targeting older residents” in the town. The statement said: “They’re asking for extortionate fees for insulating lofts, ...

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Victim in murder trial ‘stabbed himself’ defendant told police

A woman accused of murdering her partner told police at the scene that he had stabbed himself, a jury was told. Charlie Stevenson, 21, is alleged to have deliberately stabbed Christopher Higgs, also 21, with a kitchen knife at her home in Portland Street. Mr Higgs, from Spalding, was found with a single stab wound to his heart after Ms ...

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Police called to hare coursing match

Three vehicles have been seized and 14 dispersal orders issued after police were called to a hare coursing match. Lincolnshire Police received a report that a group of hare coursers were in the Moulton Eaugate area on January 17 at 10.30am. The force’s new Rural Crime Team were deployed and it was reported that around 50 people attended what is ...

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Appeal after vehicle is taken

Police have launched an appeal after a vehicle was stolen from a Pinchbeck home.  A Mitsubishi L200 was taken from a property on Porthouse Drive sometime overnight last night. It was reported to Lincolnshire Police at 7.21pm this morning, Thursday, January 13. A police spokesman said: “Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or anyone with information to help ...

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Outrage as dogs are attacked on popular Spalding walk

The owners of several dogs attacked in Spalding have spoken of their outrage that there’s been no police action. Three owners have had pets injured – one so severely it had to be put to sleep – by a pack of lurcher-style dogs running loose in the Coronation Channel and Clay Lake area. One owner, who says he was assaulted ...

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Police name man murdered in Spalding property

Lincolnshire Police have named a man murdered in a Spalding property yesterday (Monday, December 20). Darren Kirk died following an incident in Cygnet Close at around 1.10am. Police are linking the incident with an assault 40 minutes earlier in Bowditch Road Spalding. The victim of that incident also been named as Mark Stone and remains in hospital, the police say. ...

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Police appeal over Spalding man skipping jail

Police are appealing for information after a prolific thief from Spalding skipped prison. Thomas Parr, 23, is wanted for a recall to prison after failing to comply with the terms of his probation. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We are seeking assistance in finding wanted man, Thomas Parr.  “He is wanted for recall to prison for not complying with ...

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ATM stolen in ram-raid on Holbeach bank

Part of Holbeach town centre closed this morning (Friday, December 17) after an ATM was stolen in a ram-raid on the branch of Nationwide. The incident occurred at 2.30am at the premises near the Market Hill junction. Pictures and video on social media ashow the front glass window of the branch completely broken with a digger outside abandoned in the ...

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Vandals hit Sir Halley Stewart clubhouse

The Sir Halley Stewart has been by vandals and stock taken from the bar ahead of Spalding United’s fixture tomorrow (Saturday). The volunteers that run the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division club found the damage this morning when arriving to prepare for the fixture against Yaxley. Windows were broken and furniture turned upside down at the South Holland District ...

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Force recognises its stars

Two of Lincolnshire Police’s staff based in Spalding were among those picking up awards at the force’s annual recognition of its staff. Risk management officer Kirsty James won the Working In Partnership award for her help with a vulnerable individual and Constable Philip Mcallister was awarded the Certificate of Chief Constable’s Commendation with Star for helping rescue David Anthony after ...

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Huge fine for Holbeach van driver caught speeding 29 times in just a few weeks

A Holbeach man caught speeding 29 times in just a few weeks has been fined a total of £10,117 for motoring offences by magistrates. Vasile Strajeru, 43, of Hall Gate in Holbeach, pleaded guilty to the charges of breaking the speed limit while driving a Vauxhall Combo that date from November 27, 2020 to January 13, 2021. The majority of ...

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Lincolnshire Police launch Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign

Lincolnshire Police are urging you ‘Don’t Blow a Positive’ as part of its campaign against drink and drug driving this Christmas. The force says over the previous 12 months there have been 806 drink drive and 544 drug driving arrests. Just under half of drivers arrested are aged 31 to 50 with rises in the past year having been recorded ...

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Lincolnshire Police announce new Rural Crime team

A new team specifically targeting rural crime has been launched by Lincolnshire Police. A team led by Sergeant Debbie Nunn and set to be up to eight constables, four of which will be recruited in April, will target rural crime such as hare coursing and wildlife crime, arson, flytipping, lead theft, theft from farms and rural properties as we well as offer crime prevention advice. It will work ...

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Three charged with fraud offences

Three men have been charged with various offences, including fraud and money laundering, following a criminal investigation led by police officers in the Economic Crime Unit (ECU). The investigation followed reports of suspected fraud, associated principally to a trading-based investment scheme run through the Lottery Syndicate Club Ltd based in Spalding. The scheme operated between 2017and 2019 and had several ...

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Jail after crashing into level crossing

An unlicensed and uninsured driver who smashed into a Lincolnshire level crossing causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage was jailed on Tuesday for 12 months. Tudorel-Dorinel Carmocanu had taken the car from a friend without permission when he collided with the Park Road level crossing in Spalding during the early hours of 26 October last year.Carmocanu (26), ...

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Speeding driver in court

A Whaplode man who was helping deliver a BMW X5 to its new owner has been convicted of careless driving.Luke Fortune (24) was following the vehicle in a Range Rover Evoque in “treacherous” conditions on the A1M southbound at Stilton.He was driving his vehicle at excessive speed, too close to the BMW, constantly braking and changing lanes without indicating, Peterborough ...

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Early morning theft from milkman

Police are investigating after a milkman was accosted by several men early on Monday morning and his van stolen.The incident happened in Oakley Drive at 3.50am and the Ford Transit was taken and later located in Northamptonshire. It will be returned after forensic examination.A robbery enquiry has been launched and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on ...

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