Family pay tribute to man who died a week after serious assault

The family of a man who died a week after suffering a serious assault have expressed their thanks to well wishers.

Dr Richard Thorpe, 72, was found with serious injuries at a property in Kirkby Lane, Kirkby on Bain, on Saturday, October 24, say Lincolnshire Police. However, he is reported to have sadly died in hospital on Saturday, October 31.

Dr Thorpe’s family have shared the following tribute:

“Following recent tragic events, the family of Dr Richard Thorpe would like to express their sincere thanks for all the messages of condolence.

“Richard was well loved and respected and his loss will be felt profoundly by his family and friends.”

The family have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.

Detectives continue to follow multiples lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances surrounding Dr Thorpe’s death.

The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt of the East Midlands’ Major Crime Unit, said: “This is a significant investigation, and our enquiries remain ongoing to find out the precise facts of what unfolded that day.

“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.”

You can get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 222 of October 24. Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Daniel Kent, 43, of of no fixed abode, but formerly of Broad Lane, Sutterton, near Boston, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (October 28) charged with attempted murder, related to the incident at Kirkby on Bain.

No pleas were entered and Kent was remanded in custody until a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court, set for November 25.