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Weapon brandished during weekend road rage incident at Ipswich junction

Police are investigating after a BMW driver brandished a weapon, threatened another motorist and damaged their vehicle at traffic lights on Sproughton Road.

The details: The confrontation occurred at the busy junction of Sproughton Road and Bramford Road on Saturday 8th March at around 10:00.

  • It involved a black Dacia Duster and a black BMW 3 Series four-door saloon, which possibly had tinted windows.

  • Police report that the BMW driver threatened the other motorist with a weapon before causing damage to their vehicle while driving away.

Police appeal: The suspect is described as a black male in his late 20s, approximately 6ft tall with medium-length hair and dressed in black.

What's next: Suffolk Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward, quoting crime reference 37/13072/25.

The bottom line: Information can be reported via the Suffolk Police website, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In emergencies, the public should call 999.

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'I've got my life back': Ipswich woman reverses her diabetes in months

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College and university launch charity-business platform

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Attwells beats national rivals for apprenticeship award

Local solicitors Attwells has won the National Apprenticeship and Skills Award 2025 for SME Firms, beating national competition for its commitment to developing emerging talent.
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