Lincolnshire Police Media Briefing For The 24 Hours To 0700 Tuesday 13th April 2010
THE DIVISIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS FOR SOUTH AND EAST ARE WORKING TODAY AND WILL CIRCULATE FURTHER BRIEFINGS FOR THEIR DIVISIONS LATER TODAY. QUERIES FOR WEST SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE HQ PRESS OFFICE, CONTACT DETAILS BELOW.
Voicebank - 0871 220 7791
WEST DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on West Division please contact HQ Press Office on 01522 558026 or email: media@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Theft of Motor Vehicle - Main Road, Welbourne - Incident 197 of 10 April 2010
Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a lay-by on the A607, Main Road, Welbourne on Saturday 10th April, at approx. 11.30am. The rider had run out of petrol so waited for a lift from another motorcyclist, and went to get fuel. On his return, at about 11.55am, the motorbike had gone. It was a blue Yamaha R1, registration FJ09 APF. As it was out of petrol, it would either have been pushed away, loaded onto another vehicle, or re-fuelled. Police would like to appeal for anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the motorbike at the time, or anyone who has seen it since it was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident 197 of 10 April 2010.
Burglary - Chapel Lane, Lincoln - Incident 180 of 10 April 2010
This burglary occurred overnight between Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April at a property in Chapel Lane, Lincoln. Offender(s) entered via a kitchen window and stole two LCD televisions and some vehicle keys. They left by kicking the patio doors open. Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the Chapel Lane area between 9th-10th April, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident 180 of 10 April 2010.
Burglary - The Steamhammer, Thomas Street, Lincoln - Incident 321 of 11 April 2010
This burglary occurred between 2am and 9am on Sunday 11th April at a flat in The Steamhammer in Thomas Street, Lincoln. Entry into the flat had been forced in two places, the front ground floor bathroom window and the rear kitchen window. A number of items were taken including a Ipod, two laptops, a PSP and a rucksack. Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident 321 of 11 April 2010.
Burglary - Lea Road, Gainsborough - Incident 173 of 11 April 2010
A car was stolen following a burglary at a property in Lea Road, Gainsborough, during which the car keys, along with a wallet were stolen. The car was last seen at about 3.30pm on Saturday 10 April, and discovered missing at about 11am on Sunday 11 April. The car, a silver Rover 75 registration NNZ1 294, was parked on Cromwell Street, Gainsborough. It is believed that offender(s) sneaked into the property via an unlocked back door, and stole the keys from the kitchen. Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area or who has seen the vehicle since Saturday afternoon, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident 173 of 11 April 2010.
Hykeham Rural South Neighbourhood Police Team Help Light Up The Village For Bassingham's Elderly Residents
Hykeham Rural South Neighbourhood Police Team have recently funded 34 new external security lights for elderly residents in Bassingham. This was in conjunction with North Kesteven District Council who have funded the cost of fitting the lights. The idea was raised by the local police team in partnership with the Residents Association of Bassingham. PCSO Chris Boyle says, "The residents are very happy with the lights and say that it has helped to reduce the fear of crime in the village, which is very rural and after the hours of darkness has very little street lighting".
The lights have all been installed and members of the press are invited to come along to take photographs and speak to the Neighbourhood Policing Team and residents. This opportunity will be at Chestnut Crescent, Bassingham from 12 midday till 1pm on Tuesday 4th May 2010.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
EAST DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on East Division, please contact the HQ press office. A new person has been appointed but the start date is not yet known.
Boston Neighbourhood Policing Area
Burglary, Rider Gardens, Fishtoft – Incident 179 of 10 April 2010
Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a house in Rider Gardens, Fishtoft. The incident occurred some during on Wednesday 7 April. The offenders entered the property and smashed a television and a computer before stealing a telephone and an amount of cash. Anyone with information should contact PC Dalton at Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Skegness Neighbourhood Policing Area
Burglary, South End, Hogsthorpe – Incident 397 of 9 April 2010
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a flat in South End, Hogsthorpe. The offender entered the ground floor flat through a bedroom window some time during Friday 9 April. A Relis 32” TV and Panasonic DVD player was stolen.
Anyone with information should contact PC Willoughby at Skegness Police Station on 0300 111 0300 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Louth And Mablethorpe Neighbourhood Policing Area
Burglary And Caravan Theft, Pear Tree Lane, Fulstow – Incident 369 of 9 April 2010
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Pear Tree Lane, Fulstow. The offender entered the address through patio doors and stole a 42” plasma TV from the living room. They then entered an outbuilding and cropped a padlock from a caravan before stealing it. The caravan is a GTS 415 2001 21’ touring caravan which was displaying the registration FV58 UGH. Anyone with information should contact PC Garrick at Louth Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Attempted Burglary, Thoresby Road, Tetney – Incident 65 of 11 April 2010
This incident occurred at approx 3am on Sunday 11 April. The offender broke a pane of glass in the rear door, possibly in an attempt to steal the keys to the homeowner’s vehicle. The offender fled without gaining access after the dogs in the house began barking loudly. Anyone with information should contact PC Knight at Louth Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Area
Theft Of Dinghy, Park Road, Horncastle – Incident 263 Of 7 April 2010
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a sailing dinghy from an address in Park Road, Horncastle. The ‘Topper’ dinghy was stolen some time during the morning of Wednesday 7 April from a trailer that was parked at the rear of the property. The dinghy bears the registration number 36206 and it is grey in colour. The sail and rudder were left behind.
Anyone with information should contact PC Gary Young at Horncastle Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Woodhall Spa Welcomes New PCSO
It’s all change in the Woodhall Spa, Coningsby, Tattershall Neighbourhood Policing Team. Following the retirement of PCSO Gary Skipworth, PCSO Ali Evans is moving across to Coningsby and replacing her in Tattershall is PCSO Martin Clough. His place at Woodhall Spa has been filled by newcomer, PCSO Nicola Stuchfield who has spent the last three years looking after Boston’s rural beats.
“Woodhall Spa is a wonderfully unique village,” said Nicola, “I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone in the community. During my first few days, I met some great people at the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators meeting and I am keen to support them in their valuable work as well as helping to recruit new members”.
PC Chris Redfearn, who is the Community Beat Manager for the team, is pleased to have PCSO Stuchfield on board. “2010 is going to be an exciting year,” said Chris, “We have lots of projects and initiatives in the pipeline and will be increasing the opportunities for the community to share their thoughts with us at surgeries and drop-ins. Nicola will soon be a familiar face around the village and will always be happy to stop and chat with residents”.
Contact details for the team are
- PC Chris Redfearn - 07939 312889
- PCSO Ali Evans (Coningsby) - 07944 776880
- PCSO Martin Clough (Tattershall) - 07825 100410
- PCSO Nicola Stuchfield (Woodhall) - 07939 312926
A photograph of PCSO Nicola Stuchfield is available from Nerys McGarry.
Special Constabulary Recruitment Events
Lincolnshire Police are hosting a series of recruitment events for members of the public who are interested in finding out more about the Special Constabulary, a force of trained volunteers who work with and support their local police. The free events will last an hour and will be held on the following dates:
- Thursday 15 April - Boston Police Station - 19:00-20:00
- Saturday 23 April - Skegness Police Station - 10:00-11:00
- Thursday 29 April - Horncastle Youth Centre (LN9 6HW) - 19:00-20:00
Recruitment Officer, Collette Asque explained “These events will be very informal and will include a presentation and a tour of Skegness and Boston Police stations. People are welcome to bring along their friends and family and have the opportunity to chat with experienced Specials and regular officers”.
Specials come from all walks of life and volunteer an average of four hours per week. Once they have completed their training, they have the same powers as regular officers and wear a similar uniform.
Anyone wishing to attend an event can contact the recruitment team on 01522 558235 or can turn up on the day.
More information about eligibility requirements and the recruitment process can be found on the Force website at www.lincs.police.uk
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
SOUTH DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on South Division please contact James Newall on 01476 403316 or mobile: 07768 615853 or e-mail: james.newall@lincs.pnn.police.uk
South Kesteven (Grantham) Neighbourhood Policing Area
Burglary - Granville Street, Grantham – Incident 106 of 11 April 2010
Police are appealing for information after a purse and a laptop were stolen from a house in Grantham.
Thieves got into a house in Granville Street, Grantham, through an unlocked door between 9pm on April 10 and 7.40am the following day. They stole a purse, a set of keys and a laptop.
South Kesteven (Stamford) Neighbourhood Policing Area
Op Fusion - Burglary Arrest/Charge
Police arrested Glen Sidney Graham (23), of no fixed abode, on April 9 on suspicion of 11 offences. He was charged with attempted commercial burglary at the George Hotel in High Street, St Martins, on April 9. He appeared at Grantham Magistrates Court the following day and magistrates remanded him in custody until his next appearance on April 15. Enquiries into other offences are ongoing.
Op Fusion - Burglary Arrest
Police arrested an 18-year-old Gedney Hill man and an 18-year-old Whaplode man on April 11 on suspicion of burglary at the Post Office in Broadgate, Whaplode Drove, on March 26. They have been questioned and released on conditional bail pending further enquiries until May 15.
Op Fusion - Burglary Arrest
On April 11 police arrested a 15-year-old Spalding boy on suspicion of a burglary in Delgate Avenue, Weston, between February 22 and March 9.
He was questioned and has been released on bail pending further enquiries until May 5.
Burglaries - Stone Gate (Incident 96 of 10 April 2010) and High Road (Incident 58 of 10 April 2010) in Weston
Police are appealing for information after two burglaries in Weston. Both occurred overnight on April 9/10. Thieves broke into a house in Stone Gate through the front door and stole a TV, a DVD player and a Wii console.
Thieves also broke into a property in High Road and stole the keys to a silver Mercedes panel van. They took the van, which was later found burnt out in Crowland. Police are looking into the possibility that the two incidents are linked and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward and help them with their enquiries.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
New Chief Executive For Police Authority
Lincolnshire Police Authority’s new Chief Executive is Malcolm Burch, the former Assistant Chief Executive of Peterborough City Council.
Mr.Burch, who is married with four daughters, lives in the Deepings area of the county.
He has previously held senior executive level positions with West Berkshire Council and with the London Borough of Brent. He is also a non-executive Director with Peterborough NHS.
Police Authority Chairman Barry Young said: “A large number of candidates from all over the country applied for the position of Chief Executive. Malcolm was up against strong competition. We are delighted he has accepted the challenge and we look forward to working with him. He has a proven track record of ensuring efficient delivery of objectives within allocated resources. He’s particularly skilled in building strong partnerships and teams. His experience will prove invaluable in his new role”.
Mr. Burch said: “I am delighted to be joining a highly professional team and I look forward to working with Authority members, staff and the Force to deliver the best police service we can for the people of Lincolnshire”.
Photograph of Malcolm Burch available. Please contact : Alan Hardwick, Media and Marketing Officer, Lincolnshire Police Authority on 01522 558311.
Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership Press Release
Humberside, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire Police launch combined enforcement and education operation aimed at increasing safety of motorcycle riders.
In 2008 Adrian Small, a 45 year old motorcyclist, was involved in a head on collision with another motorcyclist who tragically died as a result. Adrian is helping to raise awareness of the consequences of motorcycle accidents.
Motorcyclists are significantly more likely to be involved in a collision than any other road user. As with many areas of the UK, Humberside, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire have seen a high casualty rate among motorcyclists and the riders and pillion passengers involved are often from outside the region. Whilst not all collisions involve high speed, a large proportion (On Lincolnshire roads 68.2%) involve inappropriate use of speed coupled with contributory factors (Loss of control, failure to look properly, failure to judge other persons speed or path, poor turn or manoeuvre, aggressive driving)
The Police Forces of Lincolnshire, Humberside and South Yorkshire are now working together to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on the roads.
The collaboration involves the following:
Cross border enforcement campaigns.
Combined operations for major motorcycle events including MCN Weekend at Butlins and British Superbike events at Cadwell Park.
Providing training and education opportunities including Bikesafe courses, Ride (rider training programme - Humberside & South Yorkshire) and Lincolnshire’s Performance Plus training days. (Further information available)
Significant joint presence at motorcycle events and meets aimed at providing rider education.
The three Police Forces aim to attract a large number of motorcyclists to training courses throughout 2010. They will also collaborate throughout the year to target drivers and riders who travel at high speed and put other road users at risk. Our aim is to make the roads safer for all.
Adrian Small, a 45 year old motorcyclist knows all about the potential dangers of riding a motorcycle. In 2008 Adi was involved in a head on collision with another motorcyclist who tragically died as a result. It is the victims of such incidents that suffer in the long term.
Adi has lost his job and has spent a total of 13 weeks in hospital over the past 2 years. Adi has had 10 surgical operations totalling 19 hours and there are 2 procedures pending. His other injuries include a broken shoulder blade, an open fracture to radius in right arm, and a collapsed lung. Adi has also suffered ligament damage to his right knee and his internal injuries mean that his lungs are operating at 60% capacity.
Doctor’s cannot mend Adi, and he may yet lose his arm. The pain receptors in his brain constantly give him a feeling of pain in his arm. His eldest son Luke, has given up his love of motorcycling because of his father’s injury. His youngest son Kieran was 7 weeks old when this occurred. He has not held him properly since.
The families of those who die on our roads have a constant sense of loss that does not go away.
Adrian Small states: ‘I cannot turn the clock back to undo what happened to me, but with more education and training we can reduce the amount of people being injured on our roads. My collision took a mere second to occur, but the effects will last a lifetime’
Contact:
John Siddle, Communications Manager,
Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership,
The Pelham Centre, Canwick Road,
Lincoln. LN5 8HE
Tel (01522) 805812
Fax (01522) 805803
Mob 07768 793247
E-Mail john.siddle@lincolnshire.gov.uk
