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Police detained a male suspect following reports of a man with a blade in Hawthorne Drive on Monday afternoon.
What happened: Armed officers responded to calls about a male allegedly possessing a knife in Ipswich around 1pm yesterday. A man was swiftly arrested nearby on suspicion of having a bladed article.
Why it matters: The incident caused concern among local residents, with social media posts showing armed police securing the area in Mallard Way before making the arrest.
The details:
Police received reports of the suspect in Hawthorne Drive
Armed units were deployed
Officers apprehended a man shortly before 1pm near the location
The suspect was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning
What they're saying: A Suffolk Police spokesman stated: "Police received reports of a male believed to be in possession of a bladed weapon in Hawthorne Drive. As is standard with reports of this nature, armed police responded and just before 1pm a man was arrested nearby on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and has been taken to Martlesham PIC for questioning."
What's next: An investigation is now underway into the incident.
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