Appeal for information - Winsover Road, Spalding

Update: 12.50pm on Saturday, 30 November

We can confirm Brian Simpson of Nene Court in Spalding has been charged with murder.

The 64-year-old will appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 December.

Update: 10am on Thursday 28 November

Our investigation remains ongoing and we continue to appeal for information.

We are able to confirm that the woman who sadly died is 37-year-old Kristine Sparane who lived at an address on Winsover Road, Spalding.  Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

                                      Kristine Sparane

We would like to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Kristine between 3pm on Monday 25 November and 7.30pm on Tuesday 26 November.  We would appeal for anyone who is able to help with information to contact the investigation team. 

A 64-year-old man from the Spalding area remains in custody.  He is believed to have been known to the victim.  

Spalding’s Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Matt Dickinson confirmed: “We understand that this incident is likely to be concerning for our community.  An investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic death continues.

“Officers and staff from the investigation team remain at the scene and we will be continuing our inquiries for some time.”

Anyone who is able to help with information is asked to call 101 or online via the Major Incident Portal Public Portal.  Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.  Please always refer to incident 332 of 26 November.

Original release - Tuesday 26 November 

We attended an address on Winsover Road, Spalding shortly after 7.30pm* on Tuesday 26 November following a call reporting concerns for the safety of a woman.

On arrival officers forced entry to the property and sadly found the body of a woman.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The investigation is in its early stages and we ask people not to speculate on the circumstances of this incident. Our officers will be in the area for the next few days while the investigation continues.  We will update with more information when we can.  

We understand this may be an unsettling time for local residents and people who know the victim or live in the area. Please get in touch with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team if you would like to talk to them.

Anyone who has information that can help with our inquiries should contact the Force Control Room on 101. Please refer to incident 332 of 26 November. 

*Time offficers arrived at the address amended to 7.30pm