Witness appeal to alleged firearms incident

Police have arrested two people following an incident in which a firearm was brandished in public.

Officers are now appealing for witness to an altercation on Woodhall Drive in Lincoln just before midday on Saturday.

A 48-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm following reports of a confrontation when threats to kill were reported.

A member of the public who reported the altercation taking place between the Coop and Fish King. Where a man is said to have produced a firearm from a rucksack, making threats to kill. A member of the public intervened before the suspect rode off on an e-bike.

Did you see or capture this incident via CCTV or dashcam? Police would like to hear from anyone who might hold information vital to the investigation.

Get in touch by

• emailing the officer in charge of this case, Detective Sergeant Daniel Gstrein, on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., please quote ‘Niche 25000301277’ in the subject line
• calling 101, quoting ‘Niche 25000301277’
• report anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.