Three arrested in Bourne as police launch a murder investigation
It follows the death of man last night
Last updated 27th Jun 2024
Three people including a 16-year-old boy have been arrested following the death of a man in Bourne.
Police have launched a murder investigation.
Emergency services and armed officers were called to the South Street area around 10 o clock last night following reports of an incident with a knife.
There they discovered an injured man in his 30's who died at the scene shortly afterwards.
Extra patrols are being carried out
Three arrests have been made, a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 20 on suspicion of murder.
It's believed all those involved were known to each other.
Extra patrols are being carried out in the area.
Lincolnshire Police have said:
"His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
"Specially trained officers are with them and supporting them.
"The area has been secured and investigations into the incident are ongoing."
Officers will remain at the scene as they attempt to piece together what happened last night.
The police are asking members of the public to avoid the area
In a statement Lincolnshire Police said:
"Members of the public should expect to see officers in the area, but we want to reassure the community we are taking this incident extremely seriously and are already pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.
"Officers are asking members of the public to avoid the area as they carry out their investigations.
"We are now appealing for information as we believe there were multiple witnesses to this incident.
"If you were in the area before or after the incident or have information you think can help us in our investigation, no matter how small, please get in touch.
"You can contact Lincolnshire Police by calling 101 and quoting the incident number 574 of Wednesday, 26 June".