Clifton Street, Lincoln – murder investigation launched

Update: 2.30pm Monday 13 April 2026

Following a postmortem earlier today, Monday 13 April, we can confirm the victim, a 55-year-old man, has died from natural causes.

The three people arrested in connection with the investigation have been released, with no further action being taken. 

A file will be submitted to the coroner.

Original release:

Officers were called to Clifton Street in Lincoln just before 10.30am on Sunday 12 April following a report of the body of a man being found in the area.

On arrival of the emergency services it was confirmed the man had died sometime earlier.

Our investigation into the circumstances which have led up to the death of this man are ongoing. Three people, two men, aged 33 and 50 and a woman aged 54, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

As part of our investigation, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area between 2pm* on Saturday 11 April and 10.20am on Sunday 12 April, and heard or saw anything they believe may be related.

We would also like to hear from any drivers or road users who have travelled along Kesteven Street or into Clifton Street during those times and has recorded video footage of their journey in the area.

Anyone who has any information, video or security footage that will assist our investigation is asked to get in touch via the Major Investigation Portal by following this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM26C29-PO1

Alternatively call the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111 anonymously or on-line at CrimeStoppers-uk.org

Please refer to incident 125 of 12 April 26.

*Time updated from 4pm to 2pm.