Teen Arrested After Baby Found Injured in Lincoln Park Water

A 15-month-old baby was found with minor injuries in a body of water at Boultham Park in Lincoln city centre, prompting an urgent investigation by Lincolnshire Police. The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. on August 21, 2025, and the baby was taken to the hospital for checks. A 17-year-old male teenager has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in connection with the incident. Police have established a scene guard at the park and are actively investigating how the child ended up in the water. Authorities are appealing to anyone who was at the park at the time, heard anything suspicious, or saw or heard the baby to come forward with any information, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could be crucial to the inquiry. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police with information, quoting incident number 494 of August 21, 2025.