Lincolnshire Police charge man over Skegness attack
Lincolnshire Police have charged Dusty Scoon, 33, of Wellingborough, with attempted murder after a man was injured in Prince Alfred Avenue, Skegness, at about 4.40am on Saturday, July 25. He was due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 27.
Key Takeaways
- Dusty Scoon, 33, of Midland Road, Wellingborough, was charged with attempted murder.
- Lincolnshire Police responded to an injury report in Prince Alfred Avenue, Skegness, at about 4.40am on July 25.
- Scoon was arrested and later charged; he was listed to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on July 27.
- Police have not released the injured man's condition.
The case sits in the True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries beat as a live charging story rather than a cold case. Early details remain limited to what officers have confirmed publicly through regional reporters.
What did Lincolnshire Police say happened in Skegness?
According to a force statement reported by local outlets, officers were called to Prince Alfred Avenue after a man was injured in the early hours of Saturday, July 25. The call came at about 4.40am.
Lincolnshire Police said a 33-year-old man was subsequently charged with attempted murder linked to that incident. The force named the suspect as Dusty Scoon of Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
The official release, as carried by the Lincolnshire Police newsroom and regional coverage, did not describe a weapon, motive, or the nature of the injuries.
Who is the man charged and when is he in court?
Scoon, 33, was arrested and then charged with attempted murder. The Northamptonshire Telegraph reported he was due in court on Monday, July 27, matching the police timeline for Lincoln Magistrates' Court.
Lincolnshire Live likewise quoted officers saying he would appear at that court on the morning of July 27. No further hearing outcomes were detailed in the published statements available at the time of writing.
His Wellingborough address places him outside the coastal town where the alleged offence is said to have occurred, a detail both regional outlets highlighted when naming him.
Has Lincolnshire Police confirmed the victim's condition?
No. Lincolnshire Live reported that police have not commented on the condition of the injured man. That absence of medical detail is central: the charge is serious, but public information stops at the injury call, the arrest, and the court listing.
Readers following Skegness crime coverage should treat later updates as provisional until confirmed by Lincolnshire Police or the courts. Charging is an allegation to be tested in the justice process, not a finding of guilt.