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Man seriously injured in Ipswich Waterfront assault

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Police are seeking witnesses after a man was attacked with a glass bottle near Ipswich's Waterfront early Sunday morning, leaving him with severe head and facial injuries.

What happened: An altercation between two men that began inside A-Listers at Aurora Bar on Helena Road spilt outside shortly before 12.15am on Sunday, 18th August.

A-Listers at Aurora Bar
The altercation began inside A-Listers at Aurora Bar, IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Key details:

  • The victim, a man in his 30s, was reportedly pinned against a parked grey BMW and struck with a glass bottle.

  • He sustained serious head and facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

  • His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

  • A third man who attempted to intervene suffered hand injuries.

  • The suspect is believed to have fled on foot towards the university.

Blood on a pavement
Large amounts of what appears to be blood could be seen on the street outside A-ListersOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

How to help: Suffolk Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. If you have any information, you should contact South CID at Landmark House in Ipswich, quoting crime number 37/46842/24:

Police remind the public to call 999 in case of emergency.

Police reveal Billy McNicholl died from head injuries and a single stab wound in an 'isolated' attack

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A post-mortem has revealed that William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich home. Police continue to appeal for witnesses as the murder investigation enters its second week.

The details: Officers discovered McNicholl's body at his home on Hawthorn Drive shortly before 18:00 on New Years Day:

  • Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry

  • A police cordon remains in place near the junction with Marigold Avenue

  • Investigators are particularly interested in any suspicious activity between 24 December and 1 January

William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog
William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich homeAmy Clarke

What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Mike Brown of the Joint Major Investigations Team said: “We continue to appeal for anyone with any information to come forward while the murder inquiry into the death of Billy continues.

“Billy’s family are being supported by specially trained officers through what is an extremely distressing time for them.

“A large number of officers and staff have already been involved in the investigation, with searches, house-to-house and CCTV enquiries taking place. Residents should expect to see a continued increased police presence over the coming days.

“We are exploring all and any lines of enquiry and currently believe this to be an isolated incident and I would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small you think it may be, to get in touch with police.”

How to help:

  • Contact police on 101 quoting reference 37/162/25

  • Submit information via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1

  • Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

  • Use Crimestoppers' online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

The bottom line: While police believe this is an isolated incident, they are conducting extensive searches, house-to-house inquiries and CCTV analysis. Residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.

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