Investigation underway in Little Steeping

An investigation has been launched after a man was shot at in the early hours of this morning.

At 1.15am today (Saturday May 25) we received reports of a man receiving injuries to his leg. It is thought that he was shot with a shotgun, causing pellets to become embedded in his leg. These injuries are not thought to be serious and the man, aged in his 30s, has remained conscious throughout. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

The incident happened on Thorpe Bank in Little Steeping and armed officers were immediately sent to the scene. A police cordon remains in place at and around a house on the street and a number of police officers are involved with the enquiry; the public can expect to see a lot of activity in the Little Steeping and Spilsby areas at the moment.

Three men are being sought in connection with this incident and an enquiry is ongoing. We are appealing for help from the public and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything that could help with the investigation. If you have any information, please contact us on 101 quoting incident 27 of 25/05/2024. Information can also be given to us by emailing [email protected] or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.