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Woman stabbed to death in Ipswich, murder investigation launched

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A murder investigation is underway after a woman in her twenties was fatally stabbed in Ipswich on Tuesday evening. Police believe the victim and attacker were known to each other.

Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a young woman in Ipswich on Tuesday night.

The big picture: Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 19:10 following reports of a stabbing. Despite treatment, the victim, aged in her twenties, died a short time later.

Police in forensic suits could be seen at the scene on Burrell Road
Police in forensic suits could be seen at the scene on Burrell RoadOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Key details:

  • No arrests have been made yet

  • Police believe the victim and attacker knew each other

  • A cordon is in place and Burrell Road is closed

Images of events unfolding

What they're saying: Detective Chief Inspector Tam Burgess said, "Emergency services, including a number of police resources, were deployed to the scene and those in the area will continue to see an increased police presence throughout tonight and the coming days."

He added, "We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information, no matter how small you may feel it is."

What's next: Police are appealing for witnesses and information. They're particularly interested in:

  • Dash cam footage from drivers in the area

  • CCTV or doorbell camera footage from nearby residents

  • Any footage captured between 18:30 and 19:30 BST

How to help: Anyone with information can contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 330 of 6 August 2024:

The bottom line: This is a developing story. Ipswich.co.uk will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Council set to award up to £5.3m to undisclosed town centre regeneration projects

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Ipswich Borough Council's Executive is set to approve grants worth up to £5.3m to revitalise empty spaces in the town centre.

The big picture: An independent expert panel has selected five projects to receive funding from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund, part of the Ipswich Town Deal.

  • The chosen projects will initially receive small development grants to test feasibility and costs.

  • After this stage, the panel will consider awarding larger grants for project delivery.

  • The selected projects have still not been disclosed to the public.

  • £5m remains in the fund for the council to bring other key buildings back into use.

A photo of The Botanist, a bar in Ipswich
The Botanist was one project funded by the Towns Deal fundOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying:

Councillor Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council Leader, said: "There are some very exciting projects being recommended by the expert panel and I look forward to being able to reveal them when further checks have been made on their viability."

David Ralph, the Town Deal and Ipswich Vision Board Chair, added: "There were 21 applications to the Regeneration Fund and the best five have been selected by the expert panel. I look forward to the projects coming to fruition and helping Ipswich to thrive."

Why it matters: The Towns Fund programme aims to significantly improve the Ipswich town centre, building on previous projects such as The Botanist, Suffolk New College, and the University.

What's next: The Executive will meet on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 6pm to discuss the grants.

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