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Boy attacked by dog in Ipswich park as police appeal for witnesses

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A young boy was bitten by a dog in Ellenbrook Park, Ipswich, prompting police to seek information from the public.

What happened: A young boy was attacked by a dog at around 11:55am on Monday 12 August near the river area of Ellenbrook Park.

The details:

  • The dog, described as large and brown/black, was not on a lead when it jumped up and bit the boy.

  • The bite left teeth marks on the child's back, though the extent of injuries was not specified.

  • Police are looking for the dog's owner, described as a white man in his early 30s with brown hair and facial hair.

Why it matters: Dog attacks can cause serious physical and emotional trauma, especially to children. Identifying the owner could help prevent future incidents and ensure proper control of potentially dangerous animals.

How to help: Anyone with information about the incident or who may know the dog's owner is urged to contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/44219/24. Contact options include:

Where have the boats gone? Ipswich Marina empties ahead of contentious £2m upgrade

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Dozens of boats are disappearing from their long-term berths at Ipswich Marina as owners scramble to find new moorings within a two-week deadline. The relocations come as Associated British Ports (ABP) prepares to begin a £2m upgrade of the northern side pontoons.

Why it matters: The exodus of 39 vessels marks a significant change for the waterfront landscape, temporarily altering the character of one of Ipswich's most distinctive areas.

The big picture: ABP says the existing pontoons on the northern side have reached the end of their "usable life", necessitating urgent relocations ahead of the winter period. The company plans to create new pontoons in front of Coprolite Street and the main university building.

Port of Ipswich in Ipswich
The exodus of boats makes for strange viewing at the waterfrontOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

By the numbers:

  • 39 boats need to relocate

  • £2m investment approved by ABP's board

  • 2 weeks given for vessels to move

  • 11 years some boat owners have been moored at the marina

What's happening: While some vessels will move to the opposite side of the wet dock, others may leave Ipswich entirely as the marina's established community faces disruption during the redevelopment.

Behind the scenes: The revised plans, submitted in July, followed compromises ABP says it made with boat owners. The company is now awaiting approval from Ipswich Borough Council, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

What they're saying: ABP's divisional port manager Paul Ager describes the £2m investment as a "strong vote of confidence" in the marina's future. The company says it has received "strong support" for upgrading the berthing facilities.

The bottom line: While the marina temporarily loses its familiar flotilla of vessels, ABP maintains the disruption is necessary for essential safety upgrades. The development marks the latest chapter in the ongoing transformation of Ipswich's waterfront.

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