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# Body found in river search at Ipswich's Stoke Bridge
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/body-found-in-river-search-at-ipswichs-stoke-bridge/
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T12:26:40.000Z
- Description: Emergency services remain at Stoke Bridge in Ipswich this morning after a body was found in the river following an overnight search for a missing person.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Incidents

**Why it matters:** A major emergency response has been underway in the heart of Ipswich since late last night, with Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard all involved in the search.

**The details:** The search was launched late last night after a person was believed to have entered the water near Stoke Bridge in Bridge Street. A body was subsequently located in the river by the bridge this morning.

- Bridge Street has been cordoned off, with the path over the bridge also closed by the coastguard.
- Forensic teams have since arrived at the scene to assist with enquiries.
- The nearby skate park has been closed, though surrounding roads remain open.

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Emergency services and police at the scene (Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams/Ipswich.co.uk)

**What's next:** Suffolk Constabulary says its enquiries are continuing. Search and rescue teams, police and forensic officers remain on site.

**The bottom line:** Emergency services are continuing to work at the scene in Bridge Street following the discovery of a body in the river near Stoke Bridge, with police enquiries ongoing.

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