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Family pays tribute to Ipswich man with a "heart bigger than Ipswich", who died following incident at Felixstowe seafront

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The family of Charlie Greaves, 25, who died following an incident in Felixstowe, have described him as an "affable young man" with a "heart bigger than Ipswich".

The big picture: A police investigation continues after Charlie Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, died following an incident on Felixstowe seafront on 10 August.

Key details:

  • Police were called to the promenade by Undercliff Road West at 9.20pm on 10 August after reports of an assault

  • Greaves was found deceased at a property on Carr Road the following morning

  • A post-mortem indicated the cause of death as a traumatic head injury, pending further investigation

  • A 28-year-old man from Felixstowe was arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed until 7 October

Charlie Greaves with his dog
Charlie was described by his family as having a "heart bigger than Ipswich"Suffolk Police

What they're saying: "Charlie was an affable young man who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time," his family said in a statement. They described him as deeply loved, highlighting his:

  • 8-year relationship with his partner

  • Love of family holidays

  • Care for his grandparents

  • Affection for his rescue dog, Princess

  • Passion for cooking and music

"He had a heart bigger than Ipswich and loved to chat – he would talk to anyone and everyone," the family added.

Police appeal: Officers are seeking witnesses who may have seen an altercation between 8.30pm and 9.20pm on 10 August.

They are particularly interested in:

  • CCTV or video doorbell footage between Ranelagh Road and Undercliff Road West

  • Dash cam footage from drivers in the area

How to help: Anyone with information can contact the Major Investigation Team:

Anonymously via Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org, quoting the crime reference: 37/45286/24

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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