Man arrested for attempted murder, Skegness

Update, November 15: 

The 33-year-old man arrested in connection with a collision involving two pedestrians in Skegness has been released on police bail.

Investigations are ongoing and we would like to hear from any witnesses we have not yet spoken with.

The collision happened on Everingtons Lane at around 4.14pm on November 10.

We will release an update when one is available.

Anyone with any information can call us on 101, quoting incident 307 of November 10.

Original release

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a collision in which a Ford Transit van allegedly drove into two pedestrians in Skegness.

Our officers, along with other emergency services, attended the report of a collision in Everingtons Lane at 4.14pm on Wednesday 10^th November.

Two men, aged 20 and 38, sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Both remain in hospital. 

The Ford Transit van left the scene, and a pursuit along the A52 was carried out. The van then came to a controlled stop after a stinger was used on the A52 Wainfleet Road, Boston. Officers arrested the 33-year-old suspect. He remains in custody and will be questioned in due course.

Detective Chief Inspector Rachael Cox said: “We understand residents may be concerned about this incident and we would like to make clear to the public that this is an isolated incident, and we do not believe it was related to an act of terrorism.

“Our investigation is at an early stage and we would ask the public to refrain from speculating on social media. We will have officers in this area carrying out inquiries so please do speak with them if you have any concerns.

“We are appealing for any witnesses who we have not yet spoken too, to call us on 101. We would also like to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage or CCTV of the area at around the time incident happened.”

If you can assist with our investigation, please call us on 101, quoting incident 307 of November 10.

Reference: 307 of November 10