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Suffolk's suspended sentence rate for knife crime exceeds national average
Nearly one-third of Suffolk knife criminals received suspended sentences last year, compared to a quarter nationally, as experts question deterrent effectiveness.
Live Facial Recognition trial in Ipswich leads to five arrests
A six-hour test of facial recognition technology in Ipswich town centre on Saturday resulted in five arrests and engagement with around 400 people.
Suffolk Police to trial facial recognition in Ipswich town centre
Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed in Ipswich on Saturday, 22 February, to locate suspects wanted for serious offences.
Police catch 160 offenders in latest undercover lorry operation
Suffolk Police detected more than 160 offences and stopped 155 vehicles during a five-day operation using an undercover HGV to catch unsafe drivers.
Suffolk Police report rise in online dating sexual assaults
Suffolk Police are warning of an increase in sexual assault cases linked to online dating as part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (3-9 February).
Six ordered out as police swoop on problem flats in St Margaret's Green
Two flats in St Margaret's Green have been served with closure notices as police crack down on anti-social behaviour and suspected drug dealing in central Ipswich.
Four-week firearms amnesty launched for illegal blank firers
Police have launched a four-week firearms amnesty for Turkish-manufactured top-venting blank firers after testing revealed they could be easily converted into lethal weapons.
The 'everyday' drink driver: Suffolk Police target post-work pub trips
A month-long police campaign targeted "everyday" drink drivers who had "just a few" after-work drinks, with police confirming 160 people were arrested for being under the influence over Christmas.
Suffolk drug seizures fall despite national record haul
Suffolk has seen a 7% decrease in drug seizures despite national figures hitting a record high, new data reveals.
Suffolk police chief warns of service cuts without 5% tax rise
Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore says police services could face cuts unless residents accept a 5.1% increase in the policing portion of council tax, as government funding falls short of meeting rising costs.
Four Suffolk residents targeted by police impersonation scam in five days
A spate of fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be Suffolk police officers has prompted the force to issue urgent advice to residents. The criminals are using sophisticated tactics, including real police officer details.
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Attwells Solicitors
An award-winning local law firm. Attwells is rated as "Excellent" on Review Solicitors and holds an impressive 4.8/5 on Feefo.