Police release CCTV appeal after man critically injured in Lincoln city centre

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a man was critically injured in Lincoln city centre, as detectives continue work to trace his movements before he was seriously hurt. Lincolnshire Police said the man remains in hospital in a critical condition following the incident on Wednesday 19 March. Officers have not publicly explained how his injuries were caused, but have asked for help from anyone who may have seen him that afternoon or noticed anything unusual in the area. According to the force, the man was last seen walking along Lincoln High Street at 3.36pm. Investigators believe he had visited the South Park convenience shop before continuing along the High Street and then turning into Tealby Street. Police are also exploring the possibility that he travelled through Sidney Street, Bargate and Craven Street. Officers are now urging anyone who was in those areas on the afternoon of 19 March to come forward with any information that could assist the inquiry. That appeal includes drivers who may have dashcam footage from the area, as well as residents, business owners and workers who might have CCTV or doorbell camera recordings. Detectives said even seemingly minor details could prove important in helping them build a clearer picture of the man’s route and identify whether there was any suspicious activity before he was injured. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said the investigation is focused on establishing the circumstances leading up to the incident and understanding exactly where the man went in the city centre that afternoon. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw him on Lincoln High Street, Tealby Street, Sidney Street, Bargate or Craven Street. Three men, aged 31, 38 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Lincolnshire Police said all three remain in police custody while inquiries continue. The force has not released further details about the nature of the injuries or the events that led to the man being taken to hospital. However, detectives have stressed that public assistance may be crucial as they continue to investigate what happened. Anyone who was in the city centre on 19 March and believes they may have information is being asked to contact police. Officers have emphasised that footage or observations which may appear insignificant could still be valuable in helping establish a timeline of the man’s movements and any interaction he may have had with others before the incident. Police have not suggested that the wider public is at risk, but the seriousness of the investigation is reflected in the attempted murder arrests and the ongoing effort to gather evidence from across the city centre. The Lincoln Post has not independently verified the police account, but the appeal remains active as officers seek to piece together the man’s final known movements before he was critically injured.