Spalding murder: Victim named, 33-year-old man charged with murder

UPDATE: 12 November 2024, 9.30pm

We can now name the man who died as 45-year-old old Vadims Zmicerevskis.

His family is being supported by specially trained officers and ask for privacy at this time.

We have tonight charged a man with murder.

Detectives from our Major Crime Unit (MCU) submitted a case file to the Crown Prosecution Service this afternoon (Tuesday 12 November), and have this evening had the charge of murder authorised for 33-year-old Viktors Zeglovs, of no fixed address, Spalding. A 47-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of affray has also been bailed pending further investigation.

Zegloves remains in custody pending a hearing at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Wednesday 13 November).

The three people involved in this incident were believed to have been known to each other and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder.

Our investigations are ongoing, and we are asking for help to piece together Vadims’ last known movements. Our detectives are keen to focus on the movements of all three men leading up to the incident, between 1pm and 2.30pm. We are particularly keen to learn more about what may have caused the altercation to take place.  It is believed the three men had been to Aldi a short while before, between 1.30pm and 2.15pm.

We need our community’s help to understand what may have caused this tragic event.

Insp Matt Dickinson who was one of the first on scene said: “We know how concerning and frightening it will be for people to hear about this investigation and we are making it a priority to find out what happened. Members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team attended the scene within minutes of receiving the call to the Force Control Room. We initiated CPR but very sadly, Mr Zmicerevskis was pronounced dead shortly after emergency crews arrived. We are now assisting detectives in carrying out house to house enquiries and collating valuable CCTV evidence.

“We really need all the help we can get from the public, and we’re asking you to come forward with anything at all you think might help.

"We would rather you come to us with information you are unsure of than risk not mentioning it, no matter how small you think it might be. The smallest piece of information can make a big difference in an investigation, as we’d rather have information and not need it, than miss a key detail.”

There may be other information captured on CCTV, mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage which seems insignificant, but holds vital information. We would appreciate being able to view that footage ourselves to verify all available information rather than miss any crucial evidence.

We have been made aware of footage capturing this incident that is circulating on social media which could cause immense distress to the victim’s family and friends. We ask that out of respect for the victim and his family, and indeed the integrity of the investigation, you do not circulate this footage.

We also believe that there may be people with information who feel concerned about coming forward. They can share information completely anonymously via the independent charity CrimeStoppers. We will never know it was you who provided the information.

If you think you can help us in our enquiries, you can contact us, and we will never know it was you or have your details form part of the public court proceedings.

We have launched a dedicated Major Incident Public Portal (MiPP) under Operation Rose.  

Ways to get in touch:

• By calling 101 quoting incident 237 of 11 November.
• By submitting footage via the dedicated MiPP: Operation Rose
• If you wish to remain anonymous, you can share information completely anonymously via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online, quoting incident 237 of 11 November.

Pictured: Victim, Vadims Zmicerevskis

UPDATE: 12 November 2024, 4.25pm

We have been made aware of footage capturing this incident that is circulating on social media which could cause immense distress to the victim’s family and friends. We ask that out of respect for the victim and his family, and indeed the integrity of the investigation, you do not circulate this footage.

ORIGINAL RELEASE: 11 November 2024, 9.13pm

We have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 45-year-old man in Spalding. 

We received a call at 2.37pm today (11 November) reporting an incident at the junction of Green Lane and St Thomas Road.  

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a further 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray. Both remain in police custody. 

Green Lane remains closed up to Knipe Avenue while officers carry out their investigations.

We are appealing for any information around the circumstances of this incident. If anyone who has not yet spoken with our officers has any information, CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from Aldi to the incident location, please make us aware via 101, quoting Inc 237 of 11 November 2024.

Alternatively, you can report anonymously. Call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.