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Two teens arrested after knife incident at Suffolk New College

Police have arrested two teenage boys following reports of individuals brandishing knives outside Suffolk New College in Ipswich last week.

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Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
Two males were reportedly seen with knives outside college buildings on Rope Walk on 10 September

The key details: Two males were reportedly seen with knives outside college buildings on 10 September:

  • No injuries were reported.

  • A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested on 12 September on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

  • Both teens have been bailed with conditions to return to police on 15 November.

What's next: The investigation is ongoing, with police appealing for information from the public.

How to help: Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Suffolk Constabulary, quoting crime reference 37/51617/24. Contact can be made via the police website, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

The bottom line: While no one was hurt in this incident, it serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with the police to ensure public safety.

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