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# Investigation launched into suspicious death of man in Chantry, Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/investigation-launched-into-suspicious-death-of-man-in-chantry-ipswich/
- Published: 2025-01-02T14:34:55.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:26:26.000Z
- Description: Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 60s was found dead at a property on Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich. Officers are treating the death as suspicious.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Incidents, #article, #story-billy-mcnicholl-murder, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**The big picture:** The death is currently being treated as suspicious, though investigators say enquiries are at an early stage.

Two police cars and a forensics van remain at the scene while detectives appeal for witnesses who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area over the Christmas period.

![Two police cars and a forensics unit at an address on Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1735828315-hawthorn-drive-forensics-1-3.jpg)

Two police cars and a forensics unit remain at the scene Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**What happened:**

- Officers were called to an address near the junction with Marigold Avenue shortly before 18:00 on Wednesday, 01 January
- The man's family has been notified
- Forensic investigators remain at the scene as police carry out their investigation
- A post-mortem examination will be carried out shortly

**Appeal for information:** Police want to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the area between Tuesday 24 December and Wednesday 1 January.

People can contact police in several ways:

- Via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal: [https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1](https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Call 101 quoting reference 37/162/25
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via [www.crimestoppers-uk.org](http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

![Forensic investigators continue to work at the property on Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1735828325-hawthorn-drive-forensics-2-3.jpg)

Forensic investigators continue to work at the property on Hawthorn Drive Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The bottom line:** Anh investigation is underway in Chantry, with police seeking witnesses who may have information about activity around Hawthorn Drive during the festive period.

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