Police release photo in Spalding gunman appeal

Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to in relation to a gun being pointed at a car in Spalding on Tuesday night.

So far, a 23-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation.

Lincolnshire Police this afternoon released a photo of another man they want to speak to in relation to the incident.

A police statement said: “We are investigating a report that one of two men pointed a hand gun at a motorist as they drove their vehicle along Hereward Road, Spalding on Tuesday evening.

“The incident happened between 7.40 and 7.45pm.

“Our officers and a police helicopter searched the local area for the two men who are believed to be involved. The men were also seen on Winsover Road walking towards Spalding town centre.

“No-one was injured.”

Police are appealing for information on the identity of the second man, described as white, in his 30s, wearing a black baseball cap and with tattoos on his arm.

He was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and trainers.

“We believe the man in the image can help with our enquiries. We are asking for any information of the identity of the man or appeal for the man to contact us directly,” police said.

Police added: “Our enquiries continue and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that will help our investigation to contact us. There are a number of ways you can contact us:

By clicking on the email link [email protected]  – please remember to put the reference Incident 445 of 20 August in the subject box.

Via our non-emergency number 101, quoting reference Incident 445 of 20 August
Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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