Man charged after a serious assault in Lincoln which reportedly involved a chainsaw
The man's injuries are not thought to be life threatening
A man's been charged after a serious assault in Lincoln where a chainsaw was reportedly involved.
Officers found a man in his 30's with multiple injuries on Monks road on Monday morning.
It is believed that he had been assaulted with a chainsaw. The injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening
29-year-old Andrew Roberts from Lytton Street in the city has been charged with wounding with intent - he's due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court later
A woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with this offence has been released with no further action.
Lincolnshire Police have said:
"Following multiple lines of enquiry, properties in Winn Street and Lytton Street where searched and a chainsaw was found and seized. Other lines of enquiry included forensic investigations, house to house enquiries, and checking CCTV footage. Roberts charged and remanded in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, 15 March)".
He is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court later today (Weds 15th March).