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Two men arrested after Ipswich hit-and-run assault

Police have arrested two Ipswich men in connection with a serious assault near Cambridge Drive where a pedestrian was struck by a car that fled the scene.

Why it matters: The arrests come five days after a deliberate hit-and-run attack that left a victim with significant injuries requiring medical treatment.

The details: The incident occurred at approximately 20:00 on Saturday, 7 June, near the One Stop shop on Cambridge Drive. A witness reported seeing a male pedestrian being struck by a black car containing two males, which then drove off.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm:

  • A 22-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested in the Chantry area shortly before midday on Thursday, 12 June

  • A 28-year-old man from Ipswich was arrested in Felixstowe before 15:00 the same day

Both men have been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning by detectives.

What's next: Police continue to appeal for witnesses and are seeking home doorbell footage and dash-cam footage from drivers who were in the area at the time.

The bottom line: Despite the arrests, Suffolk Police want anyone with information to contact CID South at Landmark House, quoting reference 37/31372/25, via their website at suffolk.police.uk/tell-us, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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