Man dies after suffering serious injuries in Lincolnshire village
Dr Richard Thorpe passed away in hospital a week after the incident
Detectives are calling for witnesses as they investigate the death of a man in his seventies, who was found with serious injuries at a property on Kirkby Lane, Kirkby on Bain.
Dr Richard Thorpe, 72, sadly passed away in hospital on Saturday, 31st October, after being discovered at the premises on 24th October.
East Midlands Major Crime Unit's Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt is leading the investigation and emphasised the importance of finding out the exact events that led to his death.
"This is a significant investigation, and our enquiries remain ongoing to find out the precise facts of what unfolded that day," he said.
"Anyone who was in the area between 9am and 4pm who may have seen a light grey Volkswagen Arteon is urged to contact us.
"The same applies to anyone with CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage which may assist our investigation. No matter how insignificant you may feel your information might be, if you’ve not yet spoken to us, please come forward."
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 101, quoting incident 222 of 24th October 2026.