Lincolnshire Police Media Briefing For The 24 Hours To 0700 Tuesday 20th July 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
Arson - Highgate Farm, Highgate Lane, Normanby-by-Spital - Incident 42 of 19 July 2010
This offence took place at about 2.20am on Monday 19 July. A white Mercedes Sprinter van was discovered on fire in the yard at the farm. Fire and Rescue attended the scene. The van was totally destroyed. It is believed that the van was set on fire deliberately and police are investigating an offence of arson. Anyone with any information as to who committed this offence, or who saw anything suspicious in the area between midnight and the time the fire was discovered, is asked to contact Market Rasen Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident number 42 of 19 July 2010.
Actual Bodily Harm - 'Sun Inn', Bridge Street, Saxilby - Incident 14 of 18 July 2010
This assault happened on a 33-year-old local man in the Sun Inn pub in High Street, Saxilby at about 00.20am on Sunday 18 July. The victim sustained facial injuries, including a cut above his eye and swelling to his nose. An ambulance attended and treated his injuries. The offender was not a regular to the pub, and is described as a man about 5ft 11" tall and of stocky build. He had dark hair and was wearing a light grey t-shirt. After the assault he left the pub and went down the street. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police quoting incident number 14 of 18 July 2010.
Burglary - Kenwood and Sons Construction Ltd., Sandars Road, Heapham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough - Incident 168 of 18 July 2010
This burglary was committed between 4pm on Saturday 17 July and 10.50am on Sunday 18 July. The offender(s) forced entry to the premises via a door, having climbed the security fencing at the rear of the premises. They disabled the alarm and then carried out a full search of the premises. Every room was locked and the offenders are believed to have used a sledge hammer to gain entry on all the locked doors. Items stolen include five laptop computers, cash, approximately five Stihl saws, a set of golf clubs and three BMW M3 alloy wheels. Miscellaneous items of small plant and drills were also taken. The damage to doors etc. is estimated at several hundreds of pounds. Anyone who saw of heard any suspicious activity in the area between 17-18 July is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident number 168 of 18 July. Alternatively, call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Burglary - Lea Road, Gainsborough - Incident 262 of 16 July 2010
This burglary occurred at a property in Lea Road, Gainsborough some time between 2am and 4am on Friday 16 July. There were no signs of forced entry, and offender(s) may have got in via the rear door. A Tom Tom sat nav, Nokia mobile phone, a Lloyds TSB bank card, driving licence and car keys and immobiliser for a BMW car were stolen. The owner of the bank card contacted his bank and was told that there had been three attempts made at a cash point to withdraw money from his account using his card at 5am that morning. Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in Lea Road, Gainsborough in the early hours of the morning on Friday 16 July, or who has information about this offence, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident number 262 of 16 July 2010.
Burglary - Reynolds Drive, Lincoln - Incident 133 of 19 July 2010
Police are appealing for information following a burglary which occurred at a property in Reynolds Drive, Lincoln between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday 18 July. Entry to the ground floor flat was gained via an insecure kitchen window, and a computer monitor, camera and jewellery were stolen. Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the Reynolds Drive area, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident 133 of 19 July 2010.
Multi Agency Drop in Centre - Ruskington Co-op - Wednesday 11 August 2010
Lincolnshire Police and North Kesteven District Council will be holding its second drop-in session at Ruskington Co-op on Wednesday 11 August between 2pm and 4pm. PCSO Mike Yardley from the Sleaford Neighbourhood Policing Team and Councillor Terry Boston form North Kesteven District Council will be present to speak to members of the community. PCSO Yardley says, "This is the second session we've held at the Ruskington Co-op recently, and it provides a valuable opportunity for the public in the area to raise any concerns or problems that they have". "We place great importance on listening to the views and concerns of members of the public, and find these sessions a good way to meet people and make ourselves accessible". Anyone who lives in the Ruskington area is encouraged to go along to the session and meet the PCSO Yardley and Councillor Boston.
Anyone who requires further information can contact PCSO Yardley at Ruskington Police Office on 0300 1110300 ext. 1767 or mobile 07796 262 097.
Craig Anthony Smith Aged 27, Scorer Street, Lincoln - Sentenced Today (19/07/10) At Lincoln Crown Court By Judge Heath
At approximately 6.00am on Wednesday 4th March 2009 Police were called to an address on Saxon Street, Lincoln where they discovered the occupant, Anthony DAWIDOWSKI aged 54, suffering from serious knife wounds. He was taken to Lincoln County Hospital were he underwent a series of operations, before spending a significant time in the intensive care unit.
There was nothing to suggest that this was a random attack and the Police immediately launched an attempted murder investigation where they actively sought the defendant, Craig SMITH. SMITH handed himself into Lincoln Police Station the next day and was interviewed, charged and remanded in custody at Lincoln Prison. He was found guilty of attempted murder in May 2010 after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court.
Detective Inspector Suzanne Davies of Lincoln CID, who led the investigation says, "This was a difficult case to investigate from the beginning as there were only two people present when the attack took place.
Mr DAWIDOWSKI was stabbed eleven times and effectively left for dead, because the offender took the victim's telephones and Mr DAWIDOWSKI had no means to contact the emergency services.
A dedicated team of Detectives worked tirelessly over the months building the case in conjunction with the Crown Prosecution Service.
We are very pleased with the sentence handed down by Judge Heath this afternoon (19/07/10). Mr Smith can be an extremely violent person and the fact that the victim survived is no thanks to him, but for a visit from one of his friends and the skills of medical staff Mr DAWIDOWSKI might well have died. Thankfully he is now on the road to a full recovery.
Judge Heath also made mention of the fact that Smith is considered to pose a high risk towards his partners and ex partners as well as posing a significant risk to members of the public in the future. Also taking into account his previous convictions Judge Heath imposed a sentence of imprisonment for public protection. Smith will serve a minimum of ten years in prison before he can apply for parole, this means that he will removed from society for a considerable period of time.
I would like to thank the team who investigated this incident and the Crown Prosecution Service along with the prosecution team for all their hard work in bringing this man to justice."
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
EAST DIVISION
For further information on incidents occurring on East Division, please contact Nerys McGarry 0n 01754 614324 or mobile 07789 920683 e-mail: nerys.mcgarry@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Boston Neighbourhood Policing Area
Burglary, Linden way, Boston – Incident 305 of 16 July 2010
Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary that occurred overnight between 15 and 16 July at an address in Linden Way in Boston. The offenders forced the hinges on the doors to the garage and stole a mobility scooter, a petrol lawnmower and an electric lawnmower. Anyone with information should contact Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Vehicle Theft, Tunnard Street, Boston – Incident 120 of 16 July 2010
Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a blue Vauxhall Nova from Tunnard Street in Boston. The vehicle, bearing the registration G183 CDD, was stolen between 7pm on Thursday 15 July and 9.45am on Friday 16 July.
Anyone with information should contact Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Damage to Vehicles, Norfolk Industrial Estate, Boston – Incident 143 of 17 July 2010
Police are appealing for information after a number of vehicles were damaged at mechanic workshop on Norfolk Industrial Estate in Boston. Some time after midnight on Saturday 17 July, the offender threw a paint stripper type of substance over 13 vehicles that were parked outside the premises.
Anyone with information should contact Boston Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Louth And Mablethorpe Neighbourhood Policing Area
Threats To Kill, Louth – Incident 348 Of 17 July 2010 - Man Charged
William George Oliver, aged 27, from Northgate in Louth was arrested on Saturday 17 July on suspicion of making threats to kill. He was later charged with the offence and is appearing before Skegness Magistrates Court this morning (Monday).
Vehicle Theft, Station Road, Sutton on Sea – Incident 79 of 16 July 2010
Police are appealing for information about a blue Vauxhall Corsa that was stolen from a garage on Station Road in Sutton on Sea some time after 5.30pm on Thursday 15 July. The vehicle was discovered shortly before 5am the following morning in a dyke at a layby near Riby crossroads. The car had been completely destroyed by fire.
Anyone with information should contact Mablethorpe Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Horncastle Neighbourhood Policing Area
Violent Disorder, Boston Road, Horncastle – Incident 535 of 17 July 2010
At 10.40pm on Saturday 17 July, Police were alerted by ambulance control to an incident outside Banovallum School on Boston Road in Horncastle, in which a number of people had received wounds to hands and legs consistent with a knife injury. A 22 year-old man, 3 x 20 year-old men and a 14 year-old male from the Leicestershire area were arrested along with an 18 year-old man from Horncastle on suspicion of wounding with intent. The 14 year-old was treated at Boston Pilgrim Hospital for a laceration to his leg. All the arrested people have been interviewed and released on Police bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact Horncastle Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Burglary, Thomas Gibson Drive, Horncastle – Incident 511 of 16 July 2010
This incident occurred between 6.30pm and 8.20pm on Friday 16 July at an address in Thomas Gibson Drive in Horncastle. The offenders gained entry by forcing a conservatory window and stole items of jewellery and an amount of foreign currency.
Anyone with information should contact Horncastle Police Station on 0300 111 0300 quoting the above incident number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111
Youngsters Rewarded For Safe Cycling
Eight young people from New Leake School are to receive certificates at a special assembly after successfully completing a Bikewise cycling proficiency course.
The course is funded by the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership who design the programme and provide the ‘Safer Cycling’ workbooks. The practical sessions were delivered by PCSOs Jayne Richardson and Nigel Miller from the Spilsby, Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh Neighbourhood Policing Team who began by teaching the group basic cycle care and how to check that their equipment was safe and roadworthy.
Over the subsequent four weeks, the pupils received a total of 71/2 hours of practical training, learning balance, signalling and stopping procedures. Once the basics had been mastered, the group of 9 and 10 year-olds left the playground and ventured onto the public road, gaining confidence in turning, overtaking parked vehicles and pulling out from a minor to a major road.
“The youngsters have worked very hard, both in the classroom and out on the road”, said PCSO Miller. “Some of the pupils will be using their bikes to get to secondary school in a year or so from now and the skills they have learnt during this course will really make a difference in keeping them safe and confident when they are out on the road”.
The certificate presentation will take place at the school on Wednesday 21 July at 2.30pm.
Day Of Action To Combat The Metal Thieves
Local Police, government and industry representatives from East Lincolnshire joined together in partnership on Wednesday 14 July to support the National Metal Theft Day of Action aimed at addressing the issue of metal theft.
The national initiative was led by British Transport Police and focused on working with the scrap metal industry to reduce opportunities for thieves to sell on stolen metal.
Within each Neighbourhood Policing Area in Lincolnshire significant work has been done, not only to target offenders, but also to build effective relationships with scrap metal dealers. This joint approach reduces the opportunity for offenders to dispose of stolen metal by supporting the dealers who are equally concerned about stolen materials being offered for sale.
On Wednesday, officers from Lincolnshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit carried out joint patrols with staff from the Environment Agency, across East Lindsey, checking vehicles laden with scrap metal to ensure compliance with legislation as well as dip-testing diesel.
PC Nic Hanson, Scrap Metal Liaison Officer for the Boston and East Lindsey area, visited 18 scrap metal merchants throughout the day to check their records, as, by law, they have to maintain records of people and vehicles weighing in metal.
“The illegal trade in scrap metal costs the British economy £360 each year which is almost a million pounds every day”, explained PC Hanson. “Contrary to some opinion, it is far from being a victimless crime as thefts of items such as manhole covers and railway cabling put members of the public at significant risk of harm”.
Stolen items that have been recovered in the county in recent months have included a bronze statue taken from the Channel Islands, aluminium beer kegs and catalytic converters. Further afield, the bronze propellers from the Royal Yacht Britannia were stolen in June 2008.
Anyone with information about individuals engaged in metal theft or dealing in stolen metal is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 or call the charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. If you see a crime in progress call 999.
A PHOTO OF PC NIC HANSON WITH MR GEOFFREY BOUCHER, LOCAL SCRAP METAL MERCHANT IN HORNCASTLE, IS ATTACHED.
A COPY OF THE SCRAP METAL DEALER POSTER IS AVAILABLE FROM NERYS McGARRY
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
Operation Fusion - Attempted Robbery/Arrest - Jet Service Station, Manthorpe Road, Grantham
Police were called to the Jet Service Station in Manthorpe Road, Grantham, at around 2.59am this morning after reports that a man had threatened a staff member with a knife through the serving hatch and demanded cash and cigarettes. The staff member hit a panic alarm and ran into the back of the store. The offender left the scene with nothing. Officers attended and after carrying out extensive searches of the area, they arrested an 18-year-old local man. He is currently helping police with their enquiries at Grantham Police Station.
Operation Nova - Tackling Violent Abuse - Rape Charge
Police were called at around 11.40pm last night after reports that an 18-year-old local woman had been raped.
The woman was attacked in a car in a lane off London Road in Grantham.
Indulis Bokta (25), of Manthorpe Road, Grantham, was arrested last night and has been charged with rape. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates Court today.
South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Area
Operation Fusion - Burglary Charge - Spalding
On Friday evening Spalding detectives charged Darius Sidoras (25), of Bourne Road, Spalding, with a burglary in Pennygate, Spalding, on July 10. A Mac book laptop, an Ipod and a wallet were stolen. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Grantham Magistrates Court on Saturday. Please ring the court for his next appearance date.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
