Police on scene after sexual assault report in Boston

Police are investigating a report of a town centre sexual assault.

Officers are currently on the scene at Liquorpond Street in Boston.

The incident is reported to have happened at around 3.30am this morning (Wednesday, June 18) and included inappropriate touching.

Officers were immediately deployed but the man had left the area, and enquiries are ongoing to identify him.

The man is reported to have been on an e-bike and was wearing dark clothing.

“If you were in or around that area and have dashcam and mobile phone footage which may have captured anyone matching that description, we would like to hear from you,” a Lincolnshire Police statement read.

“The timeframe we are interested in is between 3.30am and 4am.

“There will be a heavy policing presence in the area which we carry out initial enquiries, which is a normal part of our investigation.

“This will include speaking with local residents and businesses, viewing CCTV footage, interviewing potential witnesses, alongside other forensic enquiries.

“We are doing everything we can to understand exactly what happened, and the circumstances of the incident.”

There were rumours circulating on social media that a body had been found in that same location – but police say this is not true and have put out a statement on social media clarifying the fact.