Title: Love Triangle Drama Heard in Court Following Attempted Abduction Near Boston
A Lincolnshire court took in gripping accounts of an attempted abduction, apparently stemming from a love triangle. Gary Leggate had just finished his shift at Reflex Labels in Swinesheadm, only to be pursued by a masked individual in what authorities termed a botched kidnap. The series of events took place close to Boston on the A52, just after 22:00 BST on 22 September 2022.
Daniel Algar, 41, allegedly romantically involved with Mr Leggate’s wife, Lucy Leggate, aged 35, is facing attempted abduction charges alongside Mrs Leggate. Both parties deny the implications. It was told that Mr Leggate noticed a hidden presence in his car as he left work, prompting him to immediately halt his vehicle on the incorrect side of the street. A bystander recounted watching a masked individual disembark from the car, seemingly chasing Mr Leggate before altering course.
The concern for Mr Leggate’s welfare was openly expressed in a witness statement, after observing him being extremely distressed and informing the witness about his wife’s affair. Lincolnshire Police, upon absolute confirmation of Mr Leggate’s discomfort when they responded.
The court was shown CCTV recordings of a hooded figure near Mr Leggate’s car, even though there is no DNA evidence connecting Mr Algar to the car. Interestingly, fibres that matched his work trousers were discovered. The courtroom drama was further escalated when phone records indicated multiple conversations between Mr Algar and Mrs Leggate on the day of the occurrence, adding to speculative opinions about their love triangle.
As the trials proceed, the local populace is keenly monitoring proceedings in this complex story of private relations and judicial proceedings.
This story was adapted for The Lincoln Post based on original reporting sourced from www.bbc.com.
