David Skebas was arrested and later charged following an appeal by Lincolnshire Police to find a man in connection with the incident. Mr Skebas, a Lithuanian national, is due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday 1 August. Lilia, also a Lithuanian national, was killed in a suspected stabbing in Boston’s Fountain Lane at around 6.20pm on Thursday. Following a combination of tips and information provided by members of the public, armed officers made an arrest in the Central Park area of Boston around 2.45pm on Saturday, Lincolnshire Police said. The nine-year-old was reportedly playing with her younger sister in the street a few meters away from an office where their mother worked. The girls had a hula hoop and a stroller was left at the scene, according to locals. A medical examiner near the scene of a stabbing in Boston (PA) A local resident told the Telegraph that Lilia was playing with toys in the street with her younger sister when the incident happened. “I’m sure her mom wouldn’t be far away as she was always checking on them. She was a very quiet girl and I can’t understand it,” the resident was quoted as saying. Donna Burton, 57, a hairdresser who works in a salon overlooking the scene, saw Lillia playing hide and seek with her little sister at 5.50pm on Thursday, about 30 minutes before she was killed. He told The Times: “They were just playing, one was hiding, playing hide and seek, the older one, and she came out, with the younger one looking for her, and they were very happy. It’s really sad.” Nine-year-old Marko Joseph was in the same class as Lilia and told Sky News she was “always really enthusiastic and always happy”. He said he always cared about other people. Marco’s father, Allin, said young Lilia’s death was “terrifying”. Floral tributes near the scene of the assassination in Boston, Lincolnshire (PA) Chief Superintendent Martin Parker said: “This is a heartbreaking case which has affected many people in Boston and further afield. Our thoughts continue to be with Lilia’s family at this extremely difficult time. “The response to such a devastating incident has included committing significant resources to research and reaching out to people in Boston who are understandably shocked by Lilia’s death. “Our officers have been out in the city, talking to the public and listening to their concerns. We will continue to maintain a significant presence in the coming days. Nine-year-old Lillia Valutyte was reportedly playing outside when she was attacked (Alms) “Finally, I would like to express my thanks once again to the public and the media, who provided assistance in a challenging and fast-paced case. Your support is appreciated by our executives and staff.” Jurate Matulioniene, family friend and president of the Lithuanian Community of Boston, said: “Lilia was a beautiful angel, she was quite quiet and loved to dance. “The family came to all our community events and always stayed late to help clean up. I talked to the mom and asked for her account details because we want to do a fundraiser, but she wouldn’t accept it.” Dozens of flowers and other tributes have been left on the corner of Fountain Lane and Fountain Place in memory of the schoolgirl, while others have gathered at a local church to light candles.
