Police appeal for witnesses

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 09:56

Source: Stamford, Bourne and Deeping Police Facebook page

Stamford Police are appealing for witnesses after receiving reports of a man shouting abusive comments towards members of the public on the High Street

last Thursday evening. He is described as wearing a blue top and having brown hair with stubble. Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed their behaviour, been approached or had inappropriate comments directed towards them to get in touch. Police say the behaviour is not acceptable on our streets and any information you have could help them.

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