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# Family pays tribute to Ipswich man with a "heart bigger than Ipswich", who died following incident at Felixstowe seafront
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/family-pays-tribute-to-ipswich-man-with-a-heart-bigger-than-ipswich-who-died-foll/
- Published: 2024-08-22T13:36:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:37:09.000Z
- Description: The family of Charlie Greaves, 25, who died following an incident in Felixstowe, have described him as an "affable young man" with a "heart bigger than Ipswich".
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Appeals, #article, #story-charlie-greaves, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** A police investigation continues after Charlie Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, died following an incident on Felixstowe seafront on 10 August.

**Key details:**

- Police were called to the promenade by Undercliff Road West at 9.20pm on 10 August after reports of an assault
- Greaves was found deceased at a property on Carr Road the following morning
- A post-mortem indicated the cause of death as a traumatic head injury, pending further investigation
- A 28-year-old man from Felixstowe was arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed until 7 October

![Charlie Greaves with his dog](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1747216288-charlie-stephen-david-greaves-with-his-dog-edited-6.png)

Charlie was described by his family as having a "heart bigger than Ipswich" (Suffolk Police)

**What they're saying:** "Charlie was an affable young man who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time," his family said in a statement. They described him as deeply loved, highlighting his:

- 8-year relationship with his partner
- Love of family holidays
- Care for his grandparents
- Affection for his rescue dog, Princess
- Passion for cooking and music

"He had a heart bigger than Ipswich and loved to chat – he would talk to anyone and everyone," the family added.

**Police appeal:** Officers are seeking witnesses who may have seen an altercation between 8.30pm and 9.20pm on 10 August.

They are particularly interested in:

- CCTV or video doorbell footage between Ranelagh Road and Undercliff Road West
- Dash cam footage from drivers in the area

**How to help:** Anyone with information can contact the Major Investigation Team:

- Online: [https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363724P05-PO1](https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363724P05-PO1?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Phone: 101

Anonymously via Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or [www.crimestoppers-uk.org,](http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) quoting the crime reference: 37/45286/24

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