Man remains in hospital with “potentially life-changing” injuries after bottle attack

Update 5 October, 3.06pm:

Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious assault in Belton Lane, Grantham which has left a man in his 20s with serious injuries.  

Our Force Control Room received a report that a man in his 20s had sustained a serious head injury at around 1.35am on Saturday 1 October.

We believe the victim was struck with a bottle while he was walking along the street. He remains in hospital with injuries which are described as “potentially life-changing”.

We believe that there will be people who saw this incident, or have more information about what happened who we have not yet spoken with. We would also be keen to view any dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage of the incident.

A a 17-year-old boy, two 14-year-old boys, and a 12-year-old girl have been arrested and bailed in connection with this incident.

We would encourage anyone who may be able to help with our enquiries to get in touch. There are a number of ways to contact us:

• By calling 101 quoting incident number 28 of 1 October
• Via email at force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident number 28 of 1 October
• Alternatively, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

 

Update 5 October, 8.57am:

A 17-year-old-boy has been arrested on suspicion of GBH in connection with this incident.

He has been released on bail while investigations continue.

 

Update, 2 October, 1.25pm:

The three arrested youths have been released on bail. Investigations are ongoing.

Any witnesses can call us on 101, quoting incident 28 of 1 October. 

 

Original release:

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of GBH following a serious assault in Grantham.

Our Force Control Room received a report of a man with a head injury in Belton Lane at around 1.35am today, Saturday 1 October.

The victim, aged 24, was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. We believe the victim was struck with a bottle while he was walking along the street. The victim remains in hospital. 

We have arrested two boys, aged 14 and a girl, aged 12, in connection with this assault. They remain in custody and will be questioned in due course.

We are appealing for any witnesses to contact us on 101, incident 28 of Saturday 1 October.