Police hunt man on bike after six women assaulted in Lincoln

It happened in the west end area of the city.

Author: Harry LongPublished 6th Oct 2021
Last updated 7th Oct 2021

A man on a bike reportedly slapped six women in the west end area of Lincoln.

The first incident happened around 4.30pm on Monday on Newland Street West - the other incidents happened on Newland Street West and Wellington Street, with the latest reported at 7.40pm.

Police are asking for anyone with information to contact them.

Detective Inspector Andy Wright-Lakin, CID, Lincoln, said:

"I'm grateful to the women who have called us to tell us of their experience. We are listening.

"It's completely unacceptable and we will be doing all we can to investigate this and identify who this man is as soon as we can. We have a number of lines of enquiry which we are working on right now.

"Our community can help by providing any information they have. This, along with any CCTV footage or dashcam footage, will help to build a picture.

"I don't want this to happen to anyone else and appeal for anyone with information to get in touch."

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