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Police appeal for help to find two missing Ipswich teenagers

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Suffolk Police are seeking public assistance to locate two teenage girls who have gone missing from their homes in Ipswich.

Two girls, aged 13 and 15, were last seen at their respective homes on Monday 2 September. Police are concerned for their welfare and have issued descriptions to help the public identify them.

Katie Baird

Katie Baird
Katie Baird, 13, was last seen on Monday afternoonSuffolk Police

  • Katie Baird, 13, was last seen on Monday afternoon

  • White shoulder-length hair

  • White British and described as having a slim build

  • Last seen wearing a sleeveless black vest and dark green "combat" trousers

Ellie Roger

Ellie Roger
Ellie Roger, 15, has been missing since Monday morningSuffolk Police

  • Ellie Roger, 15, has been missing since Monday morning

  • Long dark brown hair

  • Has a nose ring

  • White British and described as having a slim build

  • Believed to be wearing an all-black tracksuit

What's next: Police are urging anyone with information about either girl's whereabouts to come forward.

How to help: If you have seen Katie Baird or Ellie Roger, or have any information, contact Suffolk Police on 101.

  • Quote CAD 358 of 2 September 2024 for Katie Baird

  • Quote CAD 354 of 2 September 2024 for Ellie Roger

The bottom line: Swift public response can be critical in missing person cases, especially involving minors.

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Man charged after St Helen's Street assault leaves victim in hospital

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An argument in Ipswich town centre escalated into an assault that left one man in hospital on Tuesday. Police are now seeking dashcam footage as they build their case.

Why it matters: The incident occurred in a busy area of Ipswich's town centre, with police now seeking public assistance to gather additional evidence as they build their case.

The details: Keith McKenzie, 48, of Bond Street, has been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.

  • The assault took place at approximately 21:45 on Tuesday near the junction of St Helen's Street and Bond Street

  • A man in his 30s sustained arm injuries following an argument with an unknown assailant

  • The victim walked to Tavern Street to seek help before being taken to hospital

  • He has since been discharged

What's next: McKenzie appeared at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Thursday, 6 February and was remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, 6 March.

How to help: Detectives want to hear from anyone who was driving in the area between 21:35 and 21:50 on Tuesday with dashcam footage that might have captured the altercation.

The bottom line: Anyone with information should contact South CID at Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/6562/25, via:

  • Website: suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

  • Phone: 101

  • Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (anonymously)

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