Ipswich man charged with attempted murder after Pinewood stabbing
A 23-year-old man from Hawthorn Drive in Ipswich has been charged with attempted murder following a burglary in which a woman was stabbed in her Pinewood home.
Why it matters: The suspect faces multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, after a violent incident that left a woman requiring hospital treatment.
The details: Elliott Mallett, of Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, has been charged with:
- Attempted murder
- Aggravated burglary with intent
- Possession of an offensive weapon (a knuckle duster) in a private place
- Possession of a controlled drug of Class B
What happened: On Saturday, 7 December, officers were called to Admiral Road at 16:55:
- A woman discovered an intruder in her home
- The victim was stabbed after confronting him
- The suspect fled towards Ellenbrook Park
- Police later recovered a knife near the scene
The aftermath:
- The victim, in her 40s, was treated in hospital
- She was discharged later that night
- Police arrested Mallett on Sunday, 8 December
- He was questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre
New development: Police have concluded that a reported attempted robbery in Ellenbrook Park before the attack did not take place as reported.
The bottom line: Mallett has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Tuesday, 10 December.
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