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Police appeal for witnesses as man charged with the murder of Charlie Greaves

A 28-year-old Felixstowe man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Charlie Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, following an incident on Felixstowe seafront in August.

The charge comes three-and-a-half weeks after a man was arrested on suspicion of murdering the 25-year-old Ipswich man.

Key details:

  • Daniel Martin, 28, of Felix Road, Felixstowe is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on 6 September.

  • The incident occurred on 10 August around 9:20pm on the seafront promenade by Undercliff Road West.

  • Greaves was found dead the following morning at a property on Carr Road.

Charlie Greaves with his dog
The family of Charlie Greaves, 25, who died following an incident in Felixstowe, described him as an "affable young man" with a "heart bigger than Ipswich"(Suffolk Police)

Timeline:

  • 10 August, 9:21pm: Police were called to report of assault in Felixstowe

  • 11 August, 10:30am: Greaves was found deceased at Carr Road property

  • 12 August: A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and later bailed

  • 5 September: Daniel Martin was charged with murder

Police appeal: Officers are still seeking witnesses and information, particularly:

  • Anyone who saw an altercation on 10 August

  • CCTV or video doorbell footage between Ranelagh Road and Undercliff Road West

  • Dash cam footage from drivers in the area between 8:30pm and 9:20pm on 10 August

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police with information:

Quote the crime reference: 37/45286/24

The bottom line: As legal proceedings begin, police continue to gather evidence and appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information about the incident that led to Charlie Greaves' death.

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