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Teenager stabbed in Ipswich town centre

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A man in his late teens was stabbed in St Stephen's Lane, Ipswich, on Saturday night. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault.

The big picture: The stabbing, which will do nothing to ease resident concerns about town centre safety at night, occurred around 11:58pm on Saturday, 21 September:

  • Police believe it followed an altercation involving a group of males.

  • The victim sustained two puncture wounds to his leg.

  • His condition is serious but, thankfully, not life-threatening.

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A police cordon was in place on St Stephen's Lane, Ipswich on Sunday morning as police could be seen investigatingOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Key details:

  • The suspects were wearing grey or dark clothing with their hoods up.

  • They fled on foot, some towards Upper Brook Street and Dial Lane.

  • Police do not believe this was a random attack.

What they're saying: Suffolk Police stated, "Officers are not treating this as a random attack and believe that the parties involved are known to each other."

A police cordon with a policewoman on the phone at the scene
The cordon was extended to Wagamamas at the Buttermarket, IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

How to help: Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/53965/24:

The bottom line: Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist their investigation into this serious assault.

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Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort

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Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.

Why it matters: The damage constitutes an offence under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which protects historically significant sites.

Inside the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe
Inside the Landguard Fort in FelixstoweGetty Images

The details: Suffolk Police reported that the incident took place between 17:00 on Monday, 10 March and 09:00 on Tuesday, 11 March.

The golf balls were driven from a grass mound outside the fort on Point View Road, with some projectiles clearing the outer wall and landing in the inner parade area.

What's next: Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those responsible to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/13803/25 via:

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

The bottom line: This act of vandalism has caused damage to one of Felixstowe's most important historic landmarks, which is protected by national legislation.

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