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The territorial police force responsible for policing Ipswich and the wider county
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Police empty knife amnesty bin on Queen's Way during Neighbourhood Policing Week
Local community police officers collected knives from the amnesty bin on Queen's Way, Ipswich, as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week activities.News
Fire pods and gang awareness workshops grip Ipswich pupils
This year's Crucial Crew featured interactive scenarios on everything from online safety to criminal exploitation, with the smoke-filled Fire Pod proving most popular.News
Police tool aims to prevent veteran tragedies like Alan Forcer's death
Suffolk Constabulary's new Forcer Protocol was developed after Lance Corporal Alan Forcer took his own life in 2020 following complex PTSD from service in Kosovo and Northern Ireland.News
Two shops fail knife sale ID checks during police operation
Retailers have been reported to Trading Standards after officers found they were not requesting identification when selling knives to young people during a county-wide enforcement week.News
Police seize 400 illegal vapes in Ipswich operation
Officers from the Kestrel Team visited seven retailers in Ipswich Central on Friday, 6 June, seizing over 400 disposable vapes following the nationwide ban that came into effect on 1 June.News
Police visit 10 Suffolk schools in knife crime awareness week
Suffolk Police delivered safety presentations to students across the county as part of Operation Sceptre, a national initiative aimed at tackling knife crime among young people.News
Teenager Nadir Elezaj sentenced to 39 months for cannabis offences in Suffolk and Merseyside
An 18-year-old man has been given a 3-year custodial sentence after being convicted of multiple drug offences including possession with intent to supply.News
Man charged following Kesgrave cycle path stabbing
A 21-year-old man from the West Midlands has been charged after a stabbing on a Kesgrave cycle path earlier this week.News
Man charged with 17 counts of criminal damage after window smashing spree
A 35-year-old man is due in court this morning, charged with 17 counts of criminal damage after leaving a trail of destruction across Ipswich town centre and costing local businesses thousands.News
Man arrested in Norwich after Kesgrave cycle path stabbing
A suspect has been arrested in Norwich after a morning assault left a man with stab wounds on a popular Kesgrave cycle route.News
Police hunting suspect after Kesgrave cycle path stabbing
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a morning assault left a man with stab wounds on a popular Kesgrave cycle route.News
Anger as man smashes windows of 17+ Ipswich town centre businesses in mindless act of vandalism
A skateboard-wielding vandal left a trail of destruction across Ipswich town centre overnight, with police reviewing extensive CCTV footage as they seek to remand the arrested suspect in custody.News
Ipswich car thieves evade justice in 95% of cases with risk varying significantly by ward
Car theft rates vary dramatically across Ipswich, with residents in some wards nearly five times more likely to be victims. We dive deep into the data.News
Nine arrests made in Ipswich police operation targeting road criminals
More than 70 vehicles were stopped and over 190 Traffic Offence Reports issued during a multi-agency day of action in Ipswich last week.News
Man charged over fatal cyclist collision in Bentley
A 42-year-old Bentley resident has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision that killed a cyclist two years ago.News
Suffolk stalking victim shares her experience as police reveal 848 cases last year
A Suffolk woman has shared her experience of being stalked for over a year by a man almost 50 years her senior, who was eventually jailed for four months.News
500 mobile phones donated to support domestic abuse victims in East Anglia
Virgin Media O2 Business has donated over 500 mobile phones to help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault across East Anglia, including Suffolk.News
Suffolk ticket fraud costs victims nearly £37,000 last year
68 people in Suffolk reported being victims of ticket fraud last year, with losses totalling £36,753.News
Investment scammers cost Suffolk victims £24,000 on average
Suffolk residents and businesses lost £5.6 million to investment fraudsters last year, with cryptocurrency scams accounting for two-thirds of cases nationwide.News
Operation Spotlight leads to 45% reduction in anti-social behaviour across Suffolk
Suffolk Constabulary's targeted policing initiative has successfully reduced anti-social behaviour in 16 identified hotspots since its launch in April 2024.News
Missing Ipswich teenager found
A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from Ipswich earlier this week has been found safe.News
Missing Ipswich man Dale Davidson found safe
Dale Davidson, who was reported missing yesterday, has been found.News
Search continues for missing Ipswich 14-year-old
Suffolk police have launched an appeal to find Cyrus Blackwood, who was reported missing from Ipswich on Monday 7 April.News
Missing person alert issued for Ipswich man
Suffolk Police are seeking public assistance to locate 38-year-old Ipswich man Dale Davidson who disappeared this morning.News
Police initiative slashed night-time violence in Ipswich but remains shelved 12 months on
A seven-month project hailed by the College of Policing for its success in reducing night time crime at Ipswich venues has not been reinstated twelve months later.News
Police appeal for witnesses after A14 collision at Claydon yesterday
Suffolk Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision that injured a motorcyclist and temporarily closed the A14 westbound yesterday.News
Police warn of HGV theft surge across Suffolk
Twenty thefts or attempted thefts from HGVs have been recorded since the start of 2025, with more than half occurring in the Ipswich area.News
Ipswich street drinking clampdown begins this week
Up to six officers will patrol known street drinking hotspots, including Tavern Street and the Waterfront, as part of Operation Proxy to tackle anti-social behaviour this week.News
XL bully ban leads to 18 euthanised dogs in Suffolk
Half of all dangerous dogs put down by Suffolk Constabulary last year were XL bullies, following controversial breed-specific legislation.News
Three more arrests in Billy McNicholl murder investigation
Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team has made three new arrests following the murder of Billy McNicholl, bringing the total number of arrests to five.News
Three men charged after major cocaine bust in Ipswich
Police have charged three men with drug supply offences after seizing a significant amount of uncut cocaine following a vehicle stop on Norwich Road, Ipswich.News
Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear
An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.News
Edward Osborne's family notified as body found two months after disappearance
After Edward Osborne's car was discovered in Ipswich in January, a body has now been recovered in Harwich, with formal identification pending.News
Family pays tribute to 'loving' Ipswich man killed in A14 crash
"A loving father, brother and grandad" who brought "joy and laughter" is how relatives described John Vincent, who died in a collision near Stowmarket last month.News
Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.News
Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort
Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.News
Missing teenage girls found safe
Two teenage girls who went missing from Hitcham have been located, Suffolk Police confirm.News
Suffolk police launches online portal to help find missing vulnerable people
Suffolk Constabulary has introduced a digital version of the Herbert Protocol, allowing carers to provide crucial information online to help locate vulnerable missing people.News
Shotley woman who repeatedly kneed neighbour in unprovoked attack sentenced
Callan Brett from Shotley, who attacked a woman unloading groceries from her car, has been given a suspended prison sentence and will be monitored via GPS tag.News
Police appeal for help to locate two missing girls
Two teenage girls from Hitcham were reported missing on Sunday, with police now appealing for public assistance in finding them.News
Vehicle thefts increase in Ipswich with town centre hit hardest
Vehicle thefts in Ipswich rose from 46 in January to 57 in February, with seven thefts in one evening in the Stoke area.News
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.News
Police confirm sudden death not being treated as suspicious
A file will be prepared for the coroner following the death of a man in his 70s at a property on Bixley Road, Ipswich.News
Police thank public and media as missing teenager found safe
Riley Connelly, the 15-year-old who disappeared from his Suffolk home and was believed to have travelled to Scotland, has been located.News
Police seek man in connection with Henley Road attempted burglary
Suffolk Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following an attempted burglary in Ipswich earlier this month.News
Police appeal to find missing Hadleigh teenager
A 13-year-old girl from Hadleigh has been reported missing, with Suffolk Constabulary launching a public appeal.News
Missing teenager believed to have travelled to Scotland
Officers searching for 15-year-old Riley Connelly, who disappeared on Sunday, now think he may be in Glasgow.News
Three more jailed after £100,000 in cash, watches and cocaine seized
Three more drug dealers have been jailed for over 24 years, bringing the total number of convictions in a single Ipswich drugs case to eight.News
Man jailed for 15 months after breaching restraining order
Tony Dines, 35, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after admitting to two breaches of a restraining order against a woman.News
Tools worth thousands stolen from vehicles at Ipswich business
Four vehicles were broken into at a Wherstead Road business on Wednesday evening, with thieves taking Makita, DeWalt and other branded power tools.News
Police seek Ipswich man believed to be son of deceased Ashton Under Lyne resident
Tameside Police are searching for the next of kin of Allan Shaw, a 75-year-old man from Ashton Under Lyne who died at his home last week.News
Police capture sex offender who fled Ipswich Crown Court
Police have arrested a 71-year-old Lowestoft man who fled from his sexual offences trial at Ipswich Crown Court before being convicted in his absence.News
Suffolk's suspended sentence rate for knife crime exceeds national average
Nearly one-third of Suffolk knife criminals received suspended sentences last year, compared to a quarter nationally, as experts question deterrent effectiveness.News
Live Facial Recognition trial in Ipswich leads to five arrests
A six-hour test of facial recognition technology in Ipswich town centre on Saturday resulted in five arrests and engagement with around 400 people.News
Police appeal after two girls approached by car with dog crate in Stowmarket
Two young girls were approached by three males in a white car in Stowmarket on Monday, prompting a police investigation.News
Fatal collision closes A14 at Stowmarket for eight hours
Emergency services, including Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, attended a fatal collision on the A14 westbound that closed the road until early Friday morning.News
Police search for missing 12-year-old Ipswich boy
Diesel Layton, 12, has been missing since Tuesday morning and was reported missing that evening.News
Logan Burnett jailed for life for the 'personal execution' of Courtney Mitchell
The mother of three reported physical and verbal abuse before she was fatally stabbed by Logan Burnett, 27, who will serve at least 24 years in prison for her murder.News
Suffolk Police to trial facial recognition in Ipswich town centre
Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed in Ipswich on Saturday, 22 February, to locate suspects wanted for serious offences.News
Driver who taunted police on Facebook jailed after driving into hedge
A disqualified motorist who boasted about outrunning traffic officers has been sentenced to 42 weeks in prison after he drove into a hedge in Whitton.News
Police catch 160 offenders in latest undercover lorry operation
Suffolk Police detected more than 160 offences and stopped 155 vehicles during a five-day operation using an undercover HGV to catch unsafe drivers.News
Man charged after St Helen's Street assault leaves victim in hospital
An argument in Ipswich town centre escalated into an assault that left one man in hospital on Tuesday. Police are now seeking dashcam footage as they build their case.News
Police launch search for missing Ipswich teenager
Suffolk police are seeking public assistance to find Arges Martinaj, 17, who was last seen in Ipswich on Sunday.News
Mother and son charged over Stowmarket stabbing that sparked massive police response
A mother and son have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Stowmarket on Sunday.News
Suffolk Police report rise in online dating sexual assaults
Suffolk Police are warning of an increase in sexual assault cases linked to online dating as part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (3-9 February).News
Six ordered out as police swoop on problem flats in St Margaret's Green
Two flats in St Margaret's Green have been served with closure notices as police crack down on anti-social behaviour and suspected drug dealing in central Ipswich.News
Four-week firearms amnesty launched for illegal blank firers
Police have launched a four-week firearms amnesty for Turkish-manufactured top-venting blank firers after testing revealed they could be easily converted into lethal weapons.News
Two arrested in Ipswich after man stabbed in Stowmarket attack
Police have arrested a woman, 60, and a man, 26, following a stabbing in Leveret Gardens that left a man in his 20s hospitalised.News
Missing Needham Market man found
Nigel Smith, who went missing from Needham Market on Friday afternoon, has been found.News
Public urged to help find missing Needham Market man
Suffolk Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for Nigel Smith, 63, who went missing from Needham Market on Friday afternoon.News
'Speak up and tell us what you know': Crimestoppers offer £20k reward in Billy McNicholl murder probe
Crimestoppers have made an urgent appeal for anonymous information about the murder of Ipswich man William "Billy" McNicholl.News
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Burstall A1071 crash
A motorcyclist in his 60s has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a car on the A1071 in Burstall, near Ipswich.News
The 'everyday' drink driver: Suffolk Police target post-work pub trips
A month-long police campaign targeted "everyday" drink drivers who had "just a few" after-work drinks, with police confirming 160 people were arrested for being under the influence over Christmas.News
Lorry breakdown causes more traffic misery on A14 near Ipswich
Drivers are facing significant delays on the A14 near Ipswich after a lorry suffered a tyre blowout near the Seven Hills Interchange.News
Suffolk fraud officer: 'Even knowledgeable people fall victim to these scams'
These aren't just vulnerable people being targeted – the criminals are professionals who know exactly what to say, warns Suffolk Constabulary's Fraud Assessment Unit.News
Elderly man dies after car crashes into wall in Needham Market
A man in his 70s has died following a collision in Needham Market, with police believing he suffered a medical episode before the crash.News
Man arrested after hit-and-run leaves two women injured in Ipswich
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a hit-and-run collision in Ipswich left two women injured, with one suffering head injuries and fractures.News
Billy McNicholl murder investigation continues as second suspect bailed
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of William McNicholl as a teenage suspect becomes the second person to be released on bail. The 63-year-old was found dead at his Hawthorn Drive home on New Year's Day.News
Police granted extra time to question teenager suspected of murdering Billy McNicholl
Detectives investigating the death of William "Billy" McNicholl have been granted an additional 24 hours to question a teenage murder suspect. The extension was approved by Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 January.News
Police seek driver after hit-and-run at Ipswich zebra crossing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car struck a bicycle at a zebra crossing in Grimwade Street and failed to stop at the scene.News
Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering Billy McNicholl following river search
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of William 'Billy' McNicholl in Ipswich. The arrest comes after police dive teams searched the River Orwell as part of the ongoing investigation.News
Two men jailed over Felixstowe cannabis farm
Two men have been jailed for nearly three years each after police uncovered a cannabis farm in Felixstowe containing 81 plants.News
Ipswich drug dealer ordered to repay £51,000 of criminal gains
A drug dealer must repay more than £51,000 of his criminal earnings or face additional jail time, a court has ruled. Alper Basoglu, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence, was given three months to pay the sum.News
Suffolk drug seizures fall despite national record haul
Suffolk has seen a 7% decrease in drug seizures despite national figures hitting a record high, new data reveals.News
Police find car of missing Framlingham man Edward Osborne
Police have located the blue Skoda belonging to missing Edward Osborne in Ipswich, as searches continue around the River Orwell area with help from Coastguard and rescue teams.News
Police hunt owner of beige greyhound as woman bitten by dog on Chesterfield Drive in Ipswich
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog while walking in Ipswich yesterday afternoon, causing injury to her knee.News
Police request public's help find missing Edward Osborne's blue Skoda
Police searching for missing Framlingham man Edward Osborne are asking the public to look out for his blue Skoda around Ipswich and Woodbridge's rivers and woodland areas.News
Police urgently seek dashcam footage as murder investigation hones in on Christmas Day
Detectives investigating the murder of William "Billy" McNicholl in Ipswich are focusing their enquiries on Christmas Day, urging drivers to check their dash-cam footage from the Chantry area.News
Police issue warning as three elderly people targeted by fraudsters in Suffolk
Police are investigating three separate incidents where elderly people were targeted by fraudsters in Suffolk. Quick-thinking bank staff intervened in all three cases, preventing any money from being withdrawn.News
Police seek urgent support finding missing Framlingham man believed to be in Ipswich area
Police are urgently searching for a 43-year-old Framlingham man last heard from yesterday evening, with searches focusing on Ipswich after his car was believed to have been spotted in the area.News
Golf trolley stolen from parked car in Goodwood Close
Police are seeking witnesses after a Motocaddy M1 electric golf trolley worth £730 was stolen from a car in Ipswich between last Thursday and Friday.News
Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering Billy McNicholl released on bail
A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering William "Billy" McNicholl has been released on conditional bail. She must return to police on 09 April while detectives continue their enquiries.News
Woman in her 50s arrested on suspicion of murdering Billy McNicholl
Police investigating the murder of William McNicholl in Ipswich have arrested a woman in her 50s. The suspect is being questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre.News
'Dangerous' serial paedophile who befriended young families given additional 22-year jail term
A "dangerous" sex offender has been handed a 22-year jail sentence at Ipswich Crown Court for multiple sexual offences against a child.News
Search continues for missing Ipswich man last seen in Felixstowe
A major search operation continues for a missing 38-year-old Ipswich man, involving coastguard helicopters and volunteer rescue teams. Chris Caesar was last seen in the early hours of Wednesday morning and is believed to have travelled to Felixstowe.News
Four Suffolk residents targeted by police impersonation scam in five days
A spate of fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be Suffolk police officers has prompted the force to issue urgent advice to residents. The criminals are using sophisticated tactics, including real police officer details.News
Police reveal Billy McNicholl died from head injuries and a single stab wound in an 'isolated' attack
A post-mortem has revealed that William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich home. Police continue to appeal for witnesses as the murder investigation enters its second week.News
Police still searching for Ipswich man wanted for aggravated vehicle taking
Hertfordshire Police have launched another appeal to locate a 20-year-old Ipswich man who is wanted on recall to prison.News
Drug dealer jailed for five years over Suffolk and Essex cocaine supply
A drug dealer has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to supplying cocaine across Suffolk and Essex. Police caught Alfons Kojku after stopping his car on the A14 near Newmarket.News
Police to hold community surgery at Rosehill Library
Police officers will meet residents at Rosehill Library on Tuesday to discuss local concerns and provide advice.News
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