Guitar lessons - worth it?

[Sycamore]

I'm looking to start learning how to play electric. I know the Internet is loaded full of resources to help teach yourself to a certain extent, but would you say that professional lessons are worth it?

There's a few music shops near me which do lessons, however I'm wondering whether it's necessary. I think if I were to go with lessons, I'd at least learn the very basics myself beforehand.