A murder investigation's been launched in Spalding
A 52 year old man has died following an assault
Last updated 21st Dec 2021
A 45 year old man remains in custody this morning after being arrested in connection with the death of a man in Spalding which is being treated as murder.
The 52 year old man died following an assault.
Police received reports a man had suffered serious injuries at a property in Cygnet Court in the early hours of yesterday morning
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers say they're linking this to another serious assault where a man suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
A 45 year old man has been arrested in connection with both incidents and remains in custody.
Detective Inspector Andy McWatt said:
“Officers are at both properties while we carry out our investigations. We believe these men were all known to one another.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has sadly died.
“We are appealing for anyone who was in either of the areas that these incidents happened and witnessed anything to contact us on 101.”
"If you can help with our investigations please contact us in the following ways:
Via our non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 5 of 20th December.
By clicking on the email link force.control@lincs.police.uk and putting incident 5 of 20th December in the subject box.
Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org"
Reference: Incident 5 of 20th December