Police release CCTV in hunt for suspect after Lincoln stabbing

Man in his 20s seriously injured with head and arm wounds

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 8th Oct 2026

Lincolnshire Police are investigating a serious assault after a man in his 20s was stabbed at an address on Coleridge Green, Lincoln.

Emergency services responded shortly after 3.25am on 6th October, finding the victim with slash wounds to his head and arms. He was transported to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

As part of the investigation, police have released CCTV footage of a man visiting two addresses on Robert Tressell Walk in Lincoln and are appealing for help in identifying him.

Despite the footage being unclear, police emphasize the severity of the offence and are determined to follow all lines of inquiry to identify those involved.

Anyone with information regarding the assault or the identity of the man in the video should contact the Investigating Officer via email at [email protected], quoting incident 38 of 6 October.

Alternatively, information can be reported by calling 101 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111.

Lincolnshire Police urge anyone with knowledge to come forward and assist in the investigation.

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