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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:

Free screening of acclaimed graffiti documentary airs at King Street Cinema tomorrow

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Ipswich's King Street Cinema will show the acclaimed graffiti documentary Style Wars for free at 6pm on Friday, September 20, as part of the Wild Walls Festival.

The big picture: The 1983 film offers a unique glimpse into the early days of New York City's graffiti culture, showcasing the creativity and controversy surrounding this urban art form.

Style Wars
Style Wars follows teenage graffiti artists as they navigate New York's subway system

The details:

  • "Style Wars" follows teenage graffiti artists as they navigate New York's subway system, turning trains into canvases for their art.

  • The 69-minute documentary is directed by Tony Silver and introduced by artist and musician Keith Hopewell.

  • The film, rated PG, features notorious graffiti writers, including Min One, Dez, Iz and Seen.

  • It will be screened free at 6pm at King Street Cinema in Ipswich.

How to attend:

About Wild Walls: Wild Walls, produced by Art Eat Events and the Subversiv Collective and funded by the Arts Council of England, is a festival programme of creative workshops and street art projects involving young people from Ipswich, running from September 6th to October 5th. It aims to celebrate and explore urban art forms and is behind the stunning new murals and street art that have transformed the town in recent weeks.

Go deeper: For more information about the Wild Walls festival programme, visit www.wildwallsfestival.com

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