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Teen (15) arrested after assault on 14-year-old

Richard Rush — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:57:25 +0000

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following an assault on a 14-year-old in Holbeach. Yesterday (Thursday, July 16) Lincolnshire Police renewed an appeal for information into the incident which took place near Carter’s Park last Friday (July 10). The boy is reported to have been struck, kicked and punched, sustaining injuries to various parts of […]

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Six Spalding businesses raided as part of organised immigration crime operation

Richard Rush — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:50:36 +0000

Six Spalding businesses were raided as part of a police operation targeting organised immigration crime last month, Lincolnshire Police says it carried out the searches of properties in the Winsover Road, Holbeach Road, Westlode Street and the High Street areas on June 17 as part of Operation Lockstream. From those 20 packs of illicit tobacco […]

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Appeal after balaclava clad gang left boy (14) with facial injuries

Richard Rush — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:21:05 +0000

A 14-year-old boy was left with facial injuries after being attacked by a balaclava clad gang in Holbeach. Lincolnshire Police are appealing for more information on the incident that took place In Battlefield Lane South on Monday, June 8 between 8pm and 8.30pm. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We are investigating a report of […]

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Pensioner accused of sexual offences claims charges ‘all lies’

Richard Rush — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:25:40 +0000

A Spalding pensioner who denies a series of sex offences against three young people told a jury the allegations were all lies. Keith Amess, 77, has pleaded not guilty to eight sexual charges against the three complainants, who can not be named to protect their anonymity. Giving evidence at Lincoln Crown Court, Amess said he […]

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‘Manipulative and deviant’ man jailed for sexually assaulting child

Richard Rush — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:34:58 +0000

A ‘manipulative and devious’ man who sexually assaulted a child on multiple occasions has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Kevin Rawlings formerly of High Street, Spalding, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Tuesday, June 23 after being found guilty of 11 charges at an earlier hearing in May. The 58-year-old had denied three […]

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Commendations for local officers

Richard Rush — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:37:37 +0000

Four police officers have received commendations and a Royal Humane Society award after working to save members of the public. PC Kevin Kelham and his colleague (who declined to be identified) arrived on the scene of a cardiac arrest before the ambulance crew. They worked together ‘seamlessly’ to keep the patient alive until paramedics arrived. […]

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Prolific offenders are target for police

Richard Rush — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:59:43 +0000

Neighbourhood police officers unearthed a camp full of rubbish being used by homeless people and offenders during a recent crackdown. The operation was instigated to target prolific shoplifters, and officers visited various locations around the town known to be frequented by prolific offenders. Police also linked in with the Homeless Outreach team and other partners […]

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Appeal over Sainsbury’s assault

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:11:53 +0000

Lincolnshire Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to ‘an altercation and assault’ at a Spalding supermarket.The incident occurred at Sainsbury’s in Holland Market, Spalding around 1.40pm on Sunday, May 31.A police spokesman said: ” We are appealing for information that will help identify the man in […]

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Two arrested following raid on Spalding home

Richard Rush — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:51:04 +0000

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing following a raid on a Spalding property yesterday (Wednesday, June 10). A number of police vehicles were seen on Carrington Road. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “Two males, a 16-year-old and a 34-year-old, have been arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with the […]

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‘Hot spot’ patrols led to crime drop

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:52:27 +0000

The discontinued ‘hot spot policing’ initiative saw a five per cent decrease in anti-social behaviour while running in Spalding, according to recently released figures. The Spalding Neighbourhood Board, set up to spend £20m of government money over 10 years, funded overtime patrols of the town from March 17 until January 31 this year. However, Lincolnshire […]

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