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Police appeal as man dies in collision between car and lorry in Barham
A man in his 50s has died following a collision between a car and a lorry in Barham. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Wednesday afternoon.News
Ipswich drug dealer charged after Stowmarket arrest
Police have charged a 23-year-old Ipswich man with intent to supply Class A drugs following a vehicle search in Stowmarket.News
One witness identified in Anita Rose murder investigation, police still seek second
Suffolk Police have identified one of two potential witnesses in the Anita Rose murder investigation in Brantham. The search continues for the second individual, who police believe may hold crucial information about the case.News
Man jailed for vehicle interference in Chantry
A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for vehicle interference and related offences in Ipswich.News
Former Ipswich police officer jailed for misconduct after a "flagrant abuse of trust"
A former Suffolk police officer has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for two counts of misconduct in public office, including attempting to engage a woman in sexually inappropriate conversations and failing to record her rape allegation.News
Crime in Ipswich: Survey reveals 70% of Ipswich residents didn't report the last crime they witnessed to police
A new survey of Ipswich residents shows that less than 30% reported the last crime they witnessed to the police, raising questions about the accuracy of local crime statistics and the public's trust in local policing.News
Police appeal for witnesses as man charged with the murder of Charlie Greaves
A 28-year-old Felixstowe man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Charlie Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, following an incident on Felixstowe seafront in August.News
Man jailed for 15 years after fatal Ipswich collision
James Ashman, 29, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving and drug supply offences. The collision in October 2022 resulted in the death of cyclist Benjamin Wright, 35.News
Ellie Roger found: Both missing girls from Ipswich now safe
Suffolk Police have confirmed that Ellie Roger has been found safe and that both teenage girls reported missing from Ipswich earlier this week have now been located.News
Police appeal as motorcyclist seriously injured in Great Blakenham collision
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after a motorcycle and car collided in Great Blakenham on Tuesday night. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.News
Jack Abbott calls for Police Connect meeting in Ipswich
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has written to Suffolk police leaders requesting a Police Connect meeting be held in the town centre. The request comes after Ipswich was not included in the planned locations for these community engagement events.News
Police seek two key witnesses in Anita Rose murder investigation
Suffolk Police are appealing for two individuals to come forward as potential witnesses in the murder investigation of Anita Rose in Brantham. Detectives believe these persons may hold crucial information about the attack.News
Katie Baird found but police search for Ellie Roger continues
One of two girls reported missing in Ipswich earlier this week remains unaccounted for, with police renewing their appeal for public assistance.News
Suffolk students defrauded of staggering £842,000 last year
Action Fraud has launched a campaign highlighting the top scams targeting young people, with Suffolk students losing over £840,000 last year.News
Police appeal for help to find two missing Ipswich teenagers
Suffolk Police are seeking public assistance to locate two teenage girls who have gone missing from their homes in Ipswich.News
Police report success with new mental health response policy
Suffolk Constabulary says its "Right Care, Right Person" approach has reduced unnecessary callouts and improved response times.News
Two men arrested after serious sexual assault in Ipswich town centre
Police have arrested two men in connection with a serious sexual assault that took place in Ipswich town centre early Sunday morning.News
Over 90 arrests in summer road safety campaign
Suffolk Police made 92 arrests during July as part of a month-long campaign targeting the "fatal four" driving offences.News
Chance to voice your policing concerns to Suffolk's police leaders
Suffolk's top police officials will hold a series of public meetings this autumn to discuss local policing and answer residents' questions.News
Crime in Ipswich: Detailed analysis reveals significant reduction in Ipswich crime, but is it enough?
Spend any time on Facebook and you'll be utterly convinced that crime in Ipswich is spiralling out of control and that our town is no longer safe. Our detailed analysis of local crime data paints a more nuanced picture.News
Suffolk records fourth lowest crime rate in England and Wales
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show Suffolk had the fourth lowest crime rate in England and Wales for the year ending March 2024.News
Woman's death in Mottram Close now being treated as not suspicious as man released without charge
The death of a woman found at her home on Sunday is no longer being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed. A man arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge.News
Man arrested on suspicion of murder as woman found dead in Ipswich home
Police are investigating after a woman in her 60s was found dead at a property in Ipswich on Sunday evening. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder.News
New law bans 'zombie' knives as police launch surrender and compensation scheme
Suffolk Constabulary welcomes new legislation to outlaw certain types of 'zombie' knives and machetes from 24 September. For current owners, a surrender and compensation amnesty scheme will run from 26 August to 23 September.News
Spate of vehicle thefts in Ipswich prompts police warning to residents
Police have arrested a teenager and are urging residents to be vigilant after a series of vehicle thefts across Ipswich over the past week.News
Family pays tribute to Ipswich man with a "heart bigger than Ipswich", who died following incident at Felixstowe seafront
The family of Charlie Greaves, 25, who died following an incident in Felixstowe, have described him as an "affable young man" with a "heart bigger than Ipswich".News
Police seek witnesses after Co-op store robbed in broad daylight
Suffolk Police are appealing for information after four men robbed an Ipswich Co-op store on Wednesday afternoon, stealing cigarettes, scratch cards and cash. No one was injured during the incident.News
Teanndra Shank found safe in Ipswich
Teanndra Shank, the 25-year-old woman from Leiston who went missing on Saturday, has been located safely by police in Ipswich.News
Teanndra Shank: Police renew appeal for missing Leiston woman with possible sighting near Aldeburgh
Suffolk police have issued a renewed appeal for Teanndra Shank, the 25-year-old Leiston woman who has been missing since Saturday. A potential sighting has been reported between Snape and Aldeburgh.News
Woman jailed for over three years following fatal drink-driving crash in Barham
A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after a drink-driving incident in Barham last year resulted in the death of her 18-year-old passenger.News
Cyclist caught with cannabis jailed for 10 months
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for drug dealing in Ipswich. Klajdi Sula was arrested in April after failing to stop for police while cycling.News
Armed police arrest man after knife incident in Ipswich
Police detained a male suspect following reports of a man with a blade in Hawthorne Drive on Monday afternoon.News
Police appeal for help to find missing Leiston woman last seen in Ipswich
Suffolk police are seeking public assistance to locate Teanndra Shank, a 25-year-old Leiston woman last seen at Ipswich Hospital on Saturday.News
Police release new images in Anita Rose murder investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham have released new images of her missing jacket and phone case. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to gather crucial evidence in the case.News
Kesgrave man jailed for 30 months for cocaine supply
A 58-year-old man from Kesgrave has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to drug offences. David Lawrence was arrested following a police raid on his home last November.News
Boy attacked by dog in Ipswich park as police appeal for witnesses
A young boy was bitten by a dog in Ellenbrook Park, Ipswich, prompting police to seek information from the public.News
Police name Ipswich man as victim in Felixstowe death investigation
Charlie Stephen David Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, has been identified as the man who died following an incident in Felixstowe on 10 August.News
Escaped Ipswich man facing sexual offence charges arrested
Daryl Taylor, who absconded from police custody in Ipswich on Sunday, has been apprehended along with two alleged accomplices.News
Man bailed after suspected arson attack on Portman Road in Ipswich
A 24-year-old man from Felixstowe has been released on bail following a suspected arson attack in Ipswich that left two people hospitalised.News
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Felixstowe death
Police have arrested a 28-year-old Felixstowe man on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in his 20s. The victim was found dead in a property on Carr Road after an alleged assault on the seafront promenade.News
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.News
Drug dealer jailed for two years after Capel St Mary arrest
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for drug dealing and other offences just one month after his arrest near Ipswich.News
Felixstowe man arrested as six escape Ipswich house fire in suspected arson attack
Six people fled a house fire in Ipswich early Tuesday morning in what police believe was a targeted arson attack. Two residents were hospitalised after jumping from an upstairs window to escape the blaze.News
Police hunt for escaped Ipswich man facing sexual offence charges
Suffolk Police are searching for Daryl Taylor, a 33-year-old Ipswich man who escaped custody while receiving medical treatment at Ipswich Hospital. Taylor, who was wanted on recall to prison, had been charged with seven sexual offences before his escape.News
"Contagious smile lit up any room": Family remembers Ipswich stabbing victim Courtney Mitchell
The family of Courtney Mitchell, 26, who died following a stabbing in Ipswich on Tuesday, has released a heartfelt tribute describing her as a "beautiful daughter, granddaughter, mummy and sister".News
Police appeal for witnesses as woman seriously injured in Ipswich scooter collision
A woman in her 50s has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after her scooter collided with a car in Ipswich. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Duke Street yesterday evening.News
Police seek public's help to find wanted man with Ipswich connections
Cameron Bolam, 25, is wanted on recall to prison. Suffolk Police are appealing for information on his whereabouts.News
Police renew appeal two weeks after the murder of Anita Rose
Detectives investigating the death of Anita Rose in Brantham are seeking fresh information from the public two weeks after her attack. The 57-year-old died on 28 July following injuries sustained during her morning dog walk.News
Man arrested in connection with fatal Ipswich stabbing
A 27-year-old Ipswich man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old woman on Burrell Road on Tuesday evening.News
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, responds to fatal stabbing, urges public to assist investigation
Jack Abbott, Member of Parliament for Ipswich, has issued a statement following the murder of a young woman in the town on Tuesday night. He praised emergency services and called for public assistance in the ongoing investigation.News
New officers to combat Suffolk's £15.8m fraud problem
Suffolk is ramping up its fight against fraud with new dedicated officers and a united approach across public services.News
Woman stabbed to death in Ipswich, murder investigation launched
A murder investigation is underway after a woman in her twenties was fatally stabbed in Ipswich on Tuesday evening. Police believe the victim and attacker were known to each other.News
Less than 2% of rape cases in Suffolk led to charges last year
Only 17 out of 885 rape offences recorded by Suffolk Constabulary resulted in charges or court summons in the year to March 2024, new figures reveal.News
Police set up new cordons in Anita Rose murder investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Anita Rose have established two additional cordons in Brantham. The new areas of interest come as police search for crucial evidence in the case.News
Third suspect released on bail in Anita Rose murder investigation
A man in his 20s, arrested on suspicion of murdering Anita Rose in Brantham, has been released on bail. This development brings the total number of suspects released on bail to three as the investigation continues.News
Missing Ipswich teenager found safe
A 13-year-old girl from Ipswich who was reported missing has been found safe and well.News
Detectives granted more time to question murder suspect in Anita Rose murder case
Police investigating the death of Anita Rose in Brantham have been given additional time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder. The 57-year-old victim died in hospital days after being found injured on a track road.News
Ipswich man jailed for 33 months for drug offences
Algert Lama, 22, from Ipswich, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for cocaine-related crimes.News
Police seek help to find missing Ipswich teenager
Meyah Ransome-Patterson, a 13-year-old girl from Ipswich, has been reported missing, prompting a police appeal for information.News
Detectives granted more time to question suspect in Anita Rose murder case
Suffolk Police have been given additional time to question a man arrested in connection with the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham. The development comes as the investigation into the 57-year-old's death continues.News
Man charged after Christchurch Park stabbing
A 48-year-old Ipswich man has been charged following a stabbing in Christchurch Park on Monday evening. Police arrested the suspect on Tuesday.News
Third arrest made in Brantham murder investigation
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham last week. The arrest follows anniversary checks conducted by officers on Wednesday morning.News
Police thank public as Lynn Murray is found
Police have confirmed that Lynn Murray, the 65-year-old woman reported missing from the Withersfield area on Tuesday, has been found safe.News
Police appeal for help to find missing Withersfield woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Lynn Murray, 65, who was last seen this morning in Withersfield.News
Man arrested after stabbing in Christchurch Park
A 48-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Ipswich's Christchurch Park. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries in what police believe was a targeted attack.News
Post-mortem results inconclusive in Anita Rose murder investigation
Police are continuing to investigate the death of Anita Rose in Brantham as a murder after a post-mortem examination failed to establish a cause of death.News
Albanian man jailed for returning to UK after deportation
An Albanian national has been sentenced to six months in prison after breaching a deportation order and possessing false identity documents. Edison Dautaj must also serve the remainder of a previous sentence for cocaine supply.News
Police continue investigation into Anita Rose's murder
Suffolk police are intensifying efforts to solve the murder of Anita Rose, 57, who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a dog walk in Brantham last week.News
Man jailed for nine years for rape in Elmswell
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a woman in Elmswell in 2021.News
Anita Rose dies following attack in Brantham
A woman who was found seriously injured on a track near Rectory Lane in Brantham last week has died in hospital. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.News
Ipswich man sentenced to 21 years for sexual offences
David Miller, 44, of Ipswich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of 16 sexual offences involving three children, spanning from 2002 to 2019.News