A 43-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his seventies was found with serious injuries at an address on Kirkby Lane, Kirkby on Bain.
Daniel Kent, of Broad Lane, Sutterton, has been charged with attempted murder and is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning Wednesday 28 October.
An extensive investigation was launched following a call into our Force Control Room just after 3.50pm on Saturday 24 October to a report that a man had been found with significant injuries.
Detectives have been working at pace to follow a number of lines of enquiry. They continue to appeal for information from the public.
The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt of the East Midlands’ Major Crime Unit, said: “This remains a fast-moving and extremely serious investigation, and we are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
“I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have relevant CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward and speak with us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a light grey VW Arteon car being driven around the village between 9am and 4pm to contact us.
“A man remains in hospital with very serious injuries, and it is imperative that we build as complete a picture as possible of what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch:
By calling 101, quoting incident 222 of 24 October 2026.
Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
