A 21-year-old woman died following an alleged altercation outside a Skegness bar, with police renewing an appeal for witnesses who may have travelled home to Sheffield.
Lincolnshire Police is continuing to investigate the death of Minnie Jarrett, who was involved in an alleged altercation outside Buster’s Bar on Grand Parade at around 1am on Sunday, August 9.
Minnie was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after the incident but sadly died on August 15.
Rennforde Fletcher, 53, of St Ann’s Hill, Nottingham, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, August 20, charged with manslaughter.
He was released on bail with conditions pending a plea hearing on September 9.
Detectives from Lincolnshire Police’s Major Crime Unit are now renewing their appeal for 11 potential witnesses who they believe may have vital information about what happened.
Police have stressed that the people pictured in the appeal are not suspects and are not in any trouble.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt, who is leading the investigation, is appealing for those who may have witnessed the incident or have information that could help detectives.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: “Some of these people may have travelled home after visiting the area and we appeal to those with contacts in neighbouring counties to share this appeal as widely as possible, especially Nottingham - notably Mansfield, South Yorkshire - notably Sheffield, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire.”
South Yorkshire Police has also shared the appeal, saying some of the people police want to speak to may have returned to South Yorkshire, specifically Sheffield.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the death of 21-year-old Minnie Jarrett in Skegness on Sunday 9 August.
“They believe that some of the people in the images in the below link may hold vital information to help progress the investigation, but may have travelled home to South Yorkshire, specifically Sheffield.”
The 11 people police are seeking to identify include a bald man wearing a green T-shirt, khaki shorts and sandals; a man with short brown hair wearing an open green shirt, black T-shirt and grey shorts; and a woman with curly hair wearing a black T-shirt and jeans.
Others include a man with a goatee wearing a white T-shirt marked “86” and brown shorts; a woman with brown hair tied back wearing a grey or blue long T-shirt and black joggers; and a person in a black-and-white striped top with black trousers who was with a dog.
Police are also looking to identify a man wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts, black shoes, black socks and a brown flat cap; a bald man wearing a white T-shirt with black collar and cuffs and jeans; a man wearing a white T-shirt and jeans with sunglasses attached to his shirt; and a man wearing a white shirt, grey jeans and glasses.
One of the women originally sought, described as wearing a black dress and cardigan with sunglasses on her head, has now been identified.
Anyone who recognises the people pictured, or knows how they can be contacted, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police.
Information can be provided by emailing DC Mark Teague at [email protected], quoting “Incident 94 of 9 August” in the subject line.
People can also call 101 quoting reference 94 of 9 August.
Information can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers.
Photos of the witnesses are in the gallery below.
1. Witness 1
Bald man, green t-shirt with logo lefthand side of chest, khaki shorts and sandals. | LP
2. Witness 2
Man with short brown hair, open green t-shirt, black t-shirt underneath, grey shorts. | LP
3. Witness 2
Man with short brown hair, open green t-shirt, black t-shirt underneath, grey shorts. | LP
