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Second arrest made in Courtney Mitchell murder

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A 35-year-old man from Ipswich has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the fatal stabbing of Courtney Mitchell, 26, on Burrell Road last Tuesday.

The big picture: Police have arrested a second person following Logan Burnett's arrest and charging of the murder of Courtney Mitchell last week.

Key details:

  • The second suspect, a 35-year-old Ipswich man, was arrested on Monday 12 August

  • He's been bailed with conditions to return to police on 12 October

  • This follows the earlier arrest and charging of Logan Burnett, 27, with murder

Timeline of events:

  • Tuesday 6 August: Emergency services called to Burrell Road following reports of a stabbing, Courtney Mitchell was taken to hospital, where she later died

  • Wednesday 7 August: Logan Burnett was arrested on suspicion of murder following a massive manhunt

  • Monday 12 August: Second man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender

New development: Essex Police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct regarding previous contact with the deceased.

What's next: As the investigation continues, police are still appealing for information from the public.

How to help: Anyone with information can contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/44382/24:

TRU7 Group set date for 'public exhibition' of controversial Fynn Valley quarry

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Residents will have the chance to ask developers about plans for a proposed quarry in the Fynn Valley at a public exhibition in Westerfield next month.

The big picture: TRU7 Group has announced a public exhibition on 21 February at Westerfield Village Hall to present its proposals for a new quarry in the Fynn Valley.

Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, Ipswich
Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The plans have already attracted more than 350 objections from residents with concerns including:

  • Health risks from silica dust exposure

  • Noise from machinery and HGV traffic

  • Impact on dark skies and stargazing

  • Potential groundwater contamination risks

  • Effects on local flooding patterns

  • Traffic increase, with projected HGV movement every 4 minutes on the B1077

  • Impact on local tourism and hospitality businesses

  • Loss of agricultural land

Why it matters: The exhibition will be the first opportunity for residents to:

  • View detailed proposals for the quarry development

  • Question TRU7 Group representatives directly

  • Learn about planned environmental measures

  • Understand the proposed 16-year extraction timeline

What to expect: The exhibition will run from 09:00 to 20:00 at Westerfield Village Hall and will cover:

  • The proposed extraction and processing of sand and gravel

  • Restoration plans using suitable soils and clays

  • Advance and restoration of biodiversity enhancements

Hundreds gather to fight Fynn Valley quarry plans near Ipswich

A newly formed campaign group against proposed quarry development near Ipswich drew hundreds of residents at its first public meeting. More than 350 objections have already been lodged against plans for extracting 1.7 million tonnes of material from the Fynn Valley.

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  • 39 days ago
Location of the proposed quarry near Ipswich

What's next: The Group says plans remain at an early stage:

  • No formal planning application has been submitted yet

  • Once submitted, there will be 21 days for formal objections

The bottom line: The exhibition allows residents to understand and question the quarry proposals before any formal planning process begins.

Fynn Valley quarry public exhibition

TRU7 Group is hosting a public exhibition about its proposed quarry development in the Fynn Valley at Westerfield Village Hall.

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  • 21 February
  • 09:00-20:00
Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, Ipswich
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