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Man arrested after stabbing in Christchurch Park

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A 48-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Ipswich's Christchurch Park. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries in what police believe was a targeted attack.

Why it matters: This incident has raised concerns about safety in one of Ipswich's most popular public spaces.

The big picture: Suffolk Constabulary says there is no wider threat to the community, but they are appealing for witnesses and information.

Key details:

  • The stabbing occurred around 8.10pm on Monday 29 July.

  • The victim was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

  • The suspect was arrested on Tuesday 30 July on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

  • He is currently being questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre.

What they're saying: A Suffolk Constabulary spokesperson said, "Police believe this was a targeted assault and there is no wider threat to the community."

What's next: Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell camera footage, or relevant dash-cam footage to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Constabulary quoting reference 37/42839/24 via their website or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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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