Spalding murder victim Darren Kirk named by police

Darren Kirk died following an assault at a property in Spalding, police said

A man who died after being attacked in Lincolnshire has been named by police.

Darren Kirk, aged 52, from Spalding, died following an assault at a property in Cygnet Court, Spalding, at about 01:00 GMT on Monday.

A second man, aged 46, was taken to hospital after a serious assault at an address in Bowditch Road.

A 45-year-old man arrested in connection with both incidents remains in custody for questioning, Lincolnshire Police said.

The force has appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.