Five men released under investigation following alleged rape on Curriers Lane

Why it matters: The update follows the arrest of five men in connection with an alleged rape at an address on Curriers Lane, next to Ipswich Magistrates' Court, in the early hours of Sunday, 2 August.

The details:

• The victim, a woman in her 30s, reported that she had been raped in the early hours of Sunday, 2 August, at an address on Curriers Lane.
• She has been assisting police with their enquiries and continues to be supported by specialist trained officers.
• The five men, aged 27, 31, 35, 44 and 49, were arrested the following day and taken into police custody for questioning. They have now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
• The police scene at the address has been lifted, having previously been in place while officers carried out their investigation.

What's next: A police investigation remains ongoing, with officers continuing to conduct enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting reference 37/45328/26, via the Suffolk Police website or by calling 101. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form. In an emergency, always call 999.

The bottom line: The five men arrested over the alleged rape on Curriers Lane have been released under investigation, with the police scene now lifted and enquiries continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

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