Teenager arrested for assault of another boy in Holbeach

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the assault of another boy.

A 16-year-old boy was found by police with serious injuries in Spalding Road, Holbeach, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday, July 28).

He remains in hospital where he was taken for treatment.

A force statement said: “A 16-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody where he will be questioned in due course.

“We would politely ask people to respect the families of those involved and not to speculate on the circumstances of this incident while we continue our investigation.”

If you witnessed the incident or were in the area at the time of the incident and may have some information to share to progress the investigations, please email DS Kate Woods on kate.woods@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 55 of today’s date (28 July).