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Second arrest made in Courtney Mitchell murder

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:

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