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Ex-partner admits murdering Courtney Mitchell in Ipswich stabbing

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A 27-year-old Ipswich man has pleaded guilty to murdering his former partner in a knife attack on Burrell Road earlier this year. Logan Burnett admitted killing Courtney Mitchell, 26, when he appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday.

Why it matters: The broad daylight attack shocked the local community and ended in the death of a young woman despite rapid response from emergency services, including critical care paramedics.

Logan Burnett
Logan Burnett has been described as "a violent coward"Suffolk Constabulary

The details:

  • Police were called to Burrell Road at 19:10 on Tuesday 6 August after reports a woman had been stabbed

  • Mitchell died in hospital from stab wounds to the chest

  • Burnett fled the scene but was arrested the following morning in north-east Ipswich

  • He was charged on Thursday 8 August

Police in forensic suits could be seen at the scene on Burrell Road
Forensic teams at the scene of Courtney's murderOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Nicola Wallace called it a "completely senseless loss of life" and described Burnett as "a violent coward who murdered a defenceless woman in front of her friends and members of the public in broad daylight."

Courtney Mitchell
Courtney Mitchell was described by her family as a "beautiful daughter, granddaughter, mummy and sister"Suffolk Constabulary

What's next: Burnett has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday 17 February 2025.

The bottom line: While Burnett's guilty plea spares Mitchell's family the trauma of a trial, police say the pain caused by his actions "will live with them for ever."

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Orwell Bridge to close for four nights next week

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Drivers will face overnight diversions as National Highways carries out vital survey work on the A14 Orwell Bridge next week.

Why it matters: National Highways said it will carry out the essential survey and maintenance work over four nights, between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Thursday.

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The Orwell Bridge in IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

On Monday and Tuesday evenings: A full westbound carriageway closure will be in place between the Seven Hills Interchange and the Wherstead turn-off.

  • The following diversion route will be in place while the full carriageway closure is in place.

  • A single lane closure will be in place in the eastbound carriageway simultaneously.

On Wednesday and Thursday evenings: A single lane closure will be in place in both directions between the Nacton and Wherstead turn-offs.

What they're saying: A National Highways spokesman said: "We understand the impact that any reduction in capacity on the Orwell Bridge can have on all road users.

"Our survey and maintenance work is vital to ensure the bridge remains safe and serviceable."

For context: Both carriageways will be open during the daytime as the work is only taking place overnight.

The closure will be in place the same time a stretch of the A14 will be closed between Copdock and Claydon.

The eastbound carriageway will be closed from 8pm to 6am on weeknights between Monday, March 10 and Friday, March 14.

The bottom line: Drivers should plan alternative routes or allow extra time for journeys using the A14 during overnight hours next week.

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