Man charged with assaulting two police officers called to suspected breaching lockdown breach in Sleaford

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assaulting police after officers were called to complaints about a possible unpermitted gathering in Sleaford during lockdown.

Lincolnshire Police officers were called to an address on Lincoln Road, Holdingham at 2.11am on Friday morning due to a report of loud music and a possible gathering.

A man was arrested and later charged with assault on emergency worker, obstructing/resisting an officer in the execution of their duty and contravening coronavirus restrictions.

Samuel Simpkins, 34, of Meadowfield, Sleaford, will appear at Lincoln Magistrates at a later date to be confirmed, say police.

Two officers suffered minor injuries.

Chief Inspector Phil Vickers commented on his Twitter feed on Friday: “Two officers assaulted whilst attending a Covid-19 complaint in Sleaford last night.

“Cuts and bruises sustained, one adult male in custody.

“Not ‘part of the job’. Not acceptable.

“Officers took a stepped and proportionate approach (Engage, Explain, Encourage) before Enforcement.”