Seventh arrest in car death probe

A seventh person has been arrested in connection with a road traffic collision that led to the death of a 28-year-old man.

A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm following a collision at Tongue End on November 24.
Father-of-three Sean Burlton died as a result of the incident where his car overturned in a dyke.
Two police officers went into the water to try and save a trapped man, but their efforts were in vain and he died at the scene.
Lincolnshire Police say in total eight people have now been interviewed under caution and the investigation remains ongoing.
The others arrested are men aged 33, 31, 27, 24, 20 and 19.
Detective sergeant James Perring, Serious Collision Investigation Unit, Lincolnshire Police, said: “We are determined to fully investigate the cause and circumstances of this collision which has led the tragic death of Sean Burlton, at Tongue End on November 24. I’d like to thank those who have already got in touch and provided information that has helped.
“Our investigation team and other specialist officers are using all and every bit of information that we have to understand what has happened and why. It is a long and detailed process.
“I would still like to hear from anyone who has any information that will assist the investigating officers, but has yet to contact us.”
Anyone who has any information is asked to email SCIUinvestigators@lincs.
police.uk quoting incident number 270 of November 24 in the subject line or call 01522 212316.

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