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Three more arrests in Billy McNicholl murder investigation
Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team has made three new arrests following the murder of Billy McNicholl, bringing the total number of arrests to five.
Three men charged after major cocaine bust in Ipswich
Police have charged three men with drug supply offences after seizing a significant amount of uncut cocaine following a vehicle stop on Norwich Road, Ipswich.
Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear
An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.
Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.
Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort
Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.
Shotley woman who repeatedly kneed neighbour in unprovoked attack sentenced
Callan Brett from Shotley, who attacked a woman unloading groceries from her car, has been given a suspended prison sentence and will be monitored via GPS tag.
Vehicle thefts increase in Ipswich with town centre hit hardest
Vehicle thefts in Ipswich rose from 46 in January to 57 in February, with seven thefts in one evening in the Stoke area.
Weapon brandished during weekend road rage incident at Ipswich junction
Police are investigating after a BMW driver brandished a weapon, threatened another motorist and damaged their vehicle at traffic lights on Sproughton Road.
Police seek man in connection with Henley Road attempted burglary
Suffolk Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following an attempted burglary in Ipswich earlier this month.
Three more jailed after £100,000 in cash, watches and cocaine seized
Three more drug dealers have been jailed for over 24 years, bringing the total number of convictions in a single Ipswich drugs case to eight.
Man jailed for 15 months after breaching restraining order
Tony Dines, 35, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after admitting to two breaches of a restraining order against a woman.
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