The big picture: Officers arrested a man in his 20s on Sunday, 8 December, on suspicion of aggravated burglary. He has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre, where he is due to be questioned by detectives.
What happened: The incident occurred on Saturday, 7 December, when:
Officers were called to Admiral Road at 16:55
A woman discovered an intruder in her home after investigating a noise
The victim was stabbed after confronting the intruder
The suspect fled towards Ellenbrook Park
The aftermath:
The victim, in her 40s, was taken to hospital
She was treated and discharged later that night
Police recovered a knife near the scene
What's next: Police are continuing to investigate a reported attempted robbery in Ellenbrook Park that occurred shortly before the burglary.
They are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage
Asking anyone with information to contact them quoting reference 37/69357/24
The bottom line: While an arrest has been made, police are still seeking witnesses and information about both the burglary and the attempted robbery in Ellenbrook Park.
