Man in court over firearms offence

A Spalding resident accused of a firearm offence has had his case sent to crown court.

Mindageas Stakele (25), of Albert Street, is charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

The offence is alleged to have happened in Spalding between August 15 and August 18, 2019, and involved a BB handgun.

Stakele, who appeared before Boston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, is also accused of assaulting the same person, causing actual bodily harm between the same dates.

He was released on conditional bail until his next scheduled appearance at Lincoln Crown Court on December 4.

more >

Council to make second attempt to turn playing field into cemetery extension

7 Jul 2026

The options being looked at for waste recycling centres

7 Jul 2026

Fantastic four for festival

7 Jul 2026

Regeneration plan will aim to boost South Holland

3 Jul 2026

Council looks to buy homes for homeless and those on resettlement scheme

3 Jul 2026

Former football coach from Holbeach avoids jail after admitting making child porn

2 Jul 2026