The park was shut to the public on Thursday morning. The reopening restores public access to one of Ipswich's most popular green spaces following the brief closure.
Details of the police incident remain unknown.
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Holywells Park reopens following 'police incident' this morning
Holywells Park has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a 'police incident', Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed.
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Woman fighting for life after hit-and-run on Burrell Road
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Sizewell C appoints new chief executive as project moves into full construction
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The Mill inches closer to resolution after 15 years of delays and safety concerns
After more than a decade of false starts, safety scares and worthless properties, Ipswich's tallest building is finally approaching the start of remedial works that could see 215 occupied flats made safe and 85 new apartments completed within 18 months.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The untouchable parking firm fining an Ipswich pensioner £700 for using her own drive
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Police appeal for witnesses after Pearl Road burglary
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