Police appeal after suspected stabbing of teen in Spalding

A teen has been taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound after an incident in Spalding last night.

Police were called to the incident at 8.45pm last night, Tuesday, August 9.

The incident took place near Spalding Bowl just off Westlode Street.

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.

A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: ”We are appealing for information that will help to identify the young man in the image.   

“We are investigating an assault which happened just before 8.45pm on Tuesday August 9, near to Spalding Bowl, Winsover Road, Spalding.

“A man in his late teens has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, described as a stab wound. 

“We believe the person in the image may have information that will help our investigation.

“It is reported there was a group of teenagers in the area at the time.  We would like to hear from anyone who can help with our inquiries. “

Detective Inspector Vickie Ward, said: “I understand that this will be of concern to the local community.  We will be carrying out several lines of inquiry to collect and preserve evidence and to identify anyone involved. 

“We are at an early stage in the investigation; I appeal to anyone who recognises the person in the image, or has information that will assist our investigation to get in touch.”

Please contact the Force Control Room on 101, quoting  incident 434 of 9 August or alternatively through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.  In an emergency dial 999

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