Lincolnshire Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was left with serious injuries following an assault in Stamford on the evening of Saturday 25 July.
Incident and investigation
Officers were alerted to a disturbance in the Sheep Market area at about 9.50pm. During the incident a man was allegedly struck to the head and later assessed as having suffered serious injuries.
"He suffered serious injuries in the assault."
The force has described the event as a large-scale disturbance and said detectives are working to establish the full circumstances. As part of that work they have released CCTV images and detailed descriptions of two men they believe may hold vital information.
Descriptions released
Police have asked anyone who recognises the two men, or who was in the Sheep Market area at the time, to get in touch. The descriptions provided are summarised in the table below.
| Individual | Description |
|---|---|
| Man 1 | Stocky build, dark hair and stubble; heavy tattoos on lower left arm and left leg; wearing grey knee-length shorts, tight white T-shirt, grey man-bag with black strap; black trainers with a white marking. |
| Man 2 | Slim build, neck-length mid-brown hair styled back, moustache and goatee; wearing a white T-shirt and light beige cargo-style shorts. |
Officers say identifying these men could be crucial to progressing enquiries and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police by calling 101 or by emailing Detective Sergeant Mike Hanson at Michael.Hanson@lincs.police.uk. Please quote incident 559 of July 25, 2026 in the subject line or when speaking to an officer.
- If you were in Sheep Market around 9.50pm on July 25 and have dashcam or phone footage, please let police know.
- Do not approach anyone you believe to be involved — contact police with any sightings or information.
- Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers if preferred.
This incident is a reminder of the impact that late-night disturbances can have on individuals and on town-centre communities. Detectives continue to appeal to residents and visitors in Stamford to check footage and come forward if they can assist.
Further updates will be provided by Lincolnshire Police as enquiries progress.
