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Police name Ipswich man as victim in Felixstowe death investigation

Charlie Stephen David Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, has been identified as the man who died following an incident in Felixstowe on 10 August.

The big picture: Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Greaves' death and are appealing for witnesses and information. A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.

Charlie Greaves with his dog
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Charlie Grieves and his dog that was with him at the time of the incident

Key details:

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

  • Greaves was found dead at a property in Carr Road at 10:30am on Sunday 11 August.

  • A post-mortem indicated the cause of death as a traumatic head injury, pending further investigation.

  • The 28-year-old suspect from Felixstowe has been bailed until 7 October.

What's next: Formal identification of Greaves is subject to confirmation at inquest proceedings.

How to help: Police are seeking information from:

  • Witnesses to the altercation on the seafront

  • Those with CCTV or video doorbells between Ranelagh Road and Undercliff Road West

  • Drivers in the area between 8:30pm and 9:20pm with dash cameras

Contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/45286/24:

The bottom line: Suffolk Police are likely to be spread thin as they actively investigate three recent murders or deaths.

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