Man jailed for Spalding murder

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 11 years and 306 days for the murder of Vadim Zmicrevskis in Spalding on 11 November 2024.

Viktors Zeglovs, of no fixed address was jailed at Lincoln Crown Court for the murder of his friend.

Mr Zmicrevskis was killed following an argument in the street when Zeglovs lashed out and slashed his neck with a broken bottle at the junction of Green Lane and St Thomas Road in Spalding.

The officer leading the investigation, T/Detective Chief Inspector Andrew McWatt of the Lincolnshire Major Crime Unit said: “First and foremost, I would like to convey sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Zmicerevskis, this was an incredibly tragic case, and our thoughts remain with those affected by this incident.

"I hope this sentence brings some closure to the family. This was a horrific incident that unfolded on a busy street in broad daylight, which would have been very upsetting for the witnesses who came forward. I would like to thank them too as their evidence assisted in securing this conviction."

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