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Man arrested on suspicion of murder as woman found dead in Ipswich home

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Police are investigating after a woman in her 60s was found dead at a property in Ipswich on Sunday evening. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The big picture: Officers were called to an address in Mottram Close in the Pinewood area of Ipswich just before 9:30pm on Sunday after receiving concerns from a member of the public. They discovered the woman's body inside the property.

  • The death is currently being treated as suspicious but unexplained.

  • A Home Office post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday.

  • The arrested man remains in custody for questioning at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre.

Mottram Close, Ipswich
A police presence remains on Mottram Close, Ipswich the following dayOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Nicola Wallace said: "We understand that this incident may cause concern locally. However, officers are treating this as an isolated incident and both the deceased and suspect were known to each other."

Wallace added: "In cases where we have a death that is unexplained and gives us sufficient cause for concern, it is vitally important that we follow all due procedure and fully investigate the circumstances."

Why it matters: While the incident may raise concerns among residents, police are emphasising it appears to be isolated, with the deceased and suspect known to each other.

What's next: Police are appealing for anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact South CID at Landmark House, quoting reference 37/48482/24.

  • People can provide information via the Suffolk Police website or by calling 101.

  • Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

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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