Boston: Murder inquiry as man dies after street assault

  • Published
Adrian WhitingImage source, Lincolnshire Police
Image caption,

Adrian Whiting, 35, died in hospital two weeks after the alleged attack in Boston

A murder investigation has started after a man died following an alleged assault outside a pub.

Adrian Whiting, 35, died in hospital two weeks after the incident at the Carpenters Arms in Witham Street, Boston on 14 January.

Maksim Iliev, 35, has been charged with grievous bodily harm wounding with intent, Lincolnshire Police said.

Mr Iliev of Union Street, Boston was remanded in custody following a court appearance, the force added.

A post-mortem examination will take place to determine the cause of Mr Whiting's death.

Detectives are appealing for information and any dashcam footage of the incident.

Image source, Google
Image caption,

The incident happened outside the Carpenters Arms in Witham Street in Boston, Lincolnshire, police said

Follow BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire on Facebook, external, Twitter, external, and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk, external