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Boy attacked by dog in Ipswich park as police appeal for witnesses

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A young boy was bitten by a dog in Ellenbrook Park, Ipswich, prompting police to seek information from the public.

What happened: A young boy was attacked by a dog at around 11:55am on Monday 12 August near the river area of Ellenbrook Park.

The details:

  • The dog, described as large and brown/black, was not on a lead when it jumped up and bit the boy.

  • The bite left teeth marks on the child's back, though the extent of injuries was not specified.

  • Police are looking for the dog's owner, described as a white man in his early 30s with brown hair and facial hair.

Why it matters: Dog attacks can cause serious physical and emotional trauma, especially to children. Identifying the owner could help prevent future incidents and ensure proper control of potentially dangerous animals.

How to help: Anyone with information about the incident or who may know the dog's owner is urged to contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/44219/24. Contact options include:

Former Ipswich Town striker charged in £600k cannabis smuggling case

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Former Ipswich Town striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through a UK airport.

The big picture: The 33-year-old, who spent two seasons at Portman Road from 2011 to 2013, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers in Scotland following the seizure of approximately 60kg of the drug at Stansted airport.

Jay Emmanuel Thomas playing for Ipswich Town
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas playing for TownAlamy

Key details:

  • Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested Wednesday in Gourock, Inverclyde.

  • He's accused of attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted airport.

  • Border Force officers found approximately 60kg of the drug in two suitcases from Bangkok.

  • Emmanuel-Thomas is set to appear at Carlisle magistrates court Thursday, charged with importing class B drugs.

60kg of cannabis
60kg of cannabis was seizedNCA

JET's Ipswich career: The journeyman joined Ipswich in 2011 for £1.1m from Arsenal, scoring nine goals in 75 appearances for the Tractor Boys. He left Ipswich in 2013 in a swap deal with Bristol City. He most recently played with Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

The bottom line: The NCA warns that cannabis smuggling into the UK carries a maximum 14-year prison sentence, contradicting misinformation some couriers receive about facing only fines.

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