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Suffolk sees drop in religious hate crime as national figures hit record high
While religious hate crimes have more than quadrupled across England and Wales over the past decade, Suffolk recorded just 25 incidents last year – down from 32 the previous year.
Murder suspect remanded in custody over death of Anita Rose
Roy Barclay has appeared in court charged with the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham. The 55-year-old man of no fixed abode was remanded in custody following hearings at both Ipswich Magistrates' Court and Crown Court on Wednesday.
Three jailed after cocaine found in drug dealer's pants
Three men have been jailed for 24 months each after police found cocaine in a drug dealer's underwear following a routine traffic stop in Hadleigh.Man charged with the murder of Anita Rose
A 55-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Rose, who died following an attack during her morning dog walk in Brantham in July. Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, will appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Police urge Ipswich drivers to lock vehicles as thefts continue
Suffolk Constabulary and Ipswich Borough Council have joined forces to tackle vehicle theft across Ipswich, warning that most crimes involve thieves targeting unlocked cars.
Man charged with manslaughter over 2020 construction death
A Felixstowe man has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal construction incident in Woodbridge nearly four years ago. Peter Clifford, 62, faces multiple charges related to the death of Dale Baker, 30, who died while undertaking renovation work.
Waterlily and Supper Club hit with temporary closure orders after drug and affray arrests
Police have issued temporary closure notices to two licensed premises in Ipswich following separate incidents over the weekend. The closures affect Waterlily on St Helen's Street and Supper Club on Tacket Street.Man arrested in Ipswich in Anita Rose murder investigation
Police have arrested a 55-year-old man in Ipswich on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Anita Rose in Brantham.
Spate of lorry fuel thefts sparks police warning
Suffolk Police are urging lorry drivers and haulage companies to be vigilant after a spate of fuel thefts from HGVs parked overnight along the A14 and A12 corridors.Reports of anti-social behaviour hit record low in Suffolk
Charities are worried that many people are no longer reporting incidents of antisocial behaviour, as Suffolk records the lowest number of reported offences since records began in 2007.
Two charged with multiple thefts across Ipswich
Police have arrested and charged a man and woman in connection with a series of thefts from stores in Ipswich over a five-day period.
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