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Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 60s was found dead at a property on Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich. Officers are treating the death as suspicious.
The big picture: The death is currently being treated as suspicious, though investigators say enquiries are at an early stage.
Two police cars and a forensics van remain at the scene while detectives appeal for witnesses who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area over the Christmas period.
What happened:
Officers were called to an address near the junction with Marigold Avenue shortly before 18:00 on Wednesday, 01 January
The man's family has been notified
Forensic investigators remain at the scene as police carry out their investigation
A post-mortem examination will be carried out shortly
Appeal for information: Police want to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the area between Tuesday 24 December and Wednesday 1 January.
People can contact police in several ways:
Via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1
Call 101 quoting reference 37/162/25
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The bottom line: Anh investigation is underway in Chantry, with police seeking witnesses who may have information about activity around Hawthorn Drive during the festive period.
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