Boston-area man charged with attempted murder after man in 70s found with serious injuries near Horncastle
A Boston-area man has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 70s was found with serious injuries at an address in Kirkby on Bain, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire Police has said.
Daniel Kent, 43, of Broad Lane, Sutterton, is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, October 28) in connection with the discovery, reported to police on Saturday (October 24), shortly after 3.50pm.
A spokesman for the force said detectives have been ‘working at pace to follow a number of lines of enquiry’ and continue to appeal for information from the public.
The senior investigating officer Det Chief Insp Andy McWatt, of the East Midlands’ Major Crime Unit, said: “This remains a fast-moving and extremely serious investigation, and we are continuing to work to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
“I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have relevant CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward and speak with us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a light grey VW Arteon car being driven around the village between 9am and 4pm to contact us.
“A man remains in hospital with very serious injuries, and it is imperative that we build as complete a picture as possible of what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 222 of October 24, 2026. Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.