Man charged in connection with imitation firearm in Cleethorpes

Officers were called out to Weelsby Street

Author: Julie CastonPublished 20th Apr 2023

A man's been charged after reports of a man on a bike with what was believed to be a firearm in Cleethorpes.

Officers went out to Weelsby Street on Tuesday.

27-year-old Lewis Durkin from Harold Street in Grimsby has been charged with possession of a bladed article, possession of cannabis, attempt to escape lawful custody and assault of an emergency worker.

He's been remanded in custody and will appear at Grimsby Magistrates court later.

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