Update: Investigation into a report of an assault on a bus in Boston on Tuesday 10 November.

Update: Investigation into a report of an assault on a bus in Boston on Tuesday 10 November.

We'd like to provide an update on our investigation into a report of an assault which took place on a bus in Boston on Tuesday 10 November.

Update: 12 November, 11.52pm

The 22-year-old man arrested following reports of an assault on a bus has been issued with a conditional caution and released from custody. A conditional caution is an out-of-court disposal that requires an offender to comply with specified conditions. If those conditions are breached, they may face prosecution for the original offence.

Detective Constable Pat Busby, who led this investigation, said: “We understand that some people may be disappointed or frustrated by this outcome. However, any action we take must be based on the evidence available and be both lawful and proportionate. Following a full investigation of the circumstances, it was determined that a conditional caution was the most appropriate disposal in this case. This outcome holds the individual accountable for their actions while imposing conditions they are required to comply with. As with all investigations, decisions are made on the facts and evidence available at the time.”

Original release: 11 November, 2.04pm

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after we received reports of an alleged assault on a bus travelling in the area of the Chain Bridge Pub in Boston in the morning of Tuesday 10 November.

He was arrested on suspicion of non-fatal strangulation and common assault. The man remains in custody at this time and investigations remain ongoing.

If you have any information or footage that may be relevant to this investigation, and have not already spoken to our officers, please forward it to Detective Constable Pat Busby via Patrick.Busby@lincs.police.uk, quoting ‘Inc 115 of 10 November’ in the subject line.

Alternatively you can call 101,  or you can get in touch anonymously via the Crimestoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

We ask the public not to share material or speculate about this case online. Doing so could prejudice the legal process and risk jeopardising ongoing proceedings.

Incidents 115 and 142 of 10 November refer