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Police seek help to find missing Ipswich teenager

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Meyah Ransome-Patterson, a 13-year-old girl from Ipswich, has been reported missing, prompting a police appeal for information.

Why it matters: Cases of missing children are always treated as a high priority.

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Meyah is described as white, approximately 5ft 5ins tall, with a slim build and shoulder-length auburn hairSuffolk Police

The details:

  • Meyah Ransome-Patterson was last seen in Ipswich around 12:45pm on Thursday 1 August

  • She is described as white, approximately 5ft 5ins tall, with a slim build and shoulder-length auburn hair

  • Meyah was last seen wearing a long black skirt, a black top, and black trainers with a white stripe

  • She has known links to Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Great Yarmouth

What's next: Suffolk Police are urging anyone with information about Meyah's whereabouts to contact them on 101. In emergencies, always call 999.

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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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