Arrests for firearms offences following Wragby incident
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Update, 27 June:
The 25-year-old man and 23-year-old woman who were arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence have both been released on bail.
We are still appealing for anyone with information to contact us.
If you can help, there are a number of ways to get in touch:
- By calling DS Gemma Skipworth on 07917071773 quoting incident 508 of 19 June.
- By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 508 of 19 June in the subject line.
- If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
Original release, 20 June:
Two people are in custody following a report that a BB gun had been fired at a group of scouts in the Wragby area.
We received a report that a silver VW Polo had been driven past a group of children and adults in Millbrook Lane and what was described as a BB gun was in their direction by the occupants before leaving the scene along the A158 towards Lincoln. This is reported to have happened at around 9pm last night (19 June).
Thankfully none of the children or adults were injured in the incident, although two were reported to have been struck.
Specially-trained officers were immediately dispatched to locate the vehicle and carried out searches in the local area and further afield. Using policing tactics and intelligence, a vehicle was located and stopped on the A57 at Saxilby at around 12.20am this morning. Two BB handguns were recovered from the vehicle.
A 25-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and remain in police custody.
We are now investigating this incident and we would appeal for anyone with information to come forward. We are also keen to view any dashcam footage from the area around Millbrook Lane between 8.30am and 9.30pm which may have captured a silver WV Polo.
If you can help, there are a number of ways to get in touch:
- By calling DS Gemma Skipworth on 07917071773 quoting incident 508 of 19 June.
- By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 508 of 19 June in the subject line.
- If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.