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# Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, responds to fatal stabbing, urges public to assist investigation
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/jack-abbott-mp-for-ipswich-responds-to-fatal-stabbing-urges-public-to-assist-inve/
- Published: 2024-08-07T10:37:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:38:15.000Z
- Description: Jack Abbott, Member of Parliament for Ipswich, has issued a statement following the murder of a young woman in the town on Tuesday night. He praised emergency services and called for public assistance in the ongoing investigation.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, Elected leaders and local democracy, #article, #story-courtney-mitchell-murder, Jack Abbott, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** A murder investigation is underway after a woman in her twenties was fatally stabbed on Burrell Road shortly after 19:10 BST on 6 August. Local MP Jack Abbott has spoken out as the community comes to terms with last night's events.

![Police in forensic suits could be seen at the scene on Burrell Road](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1739813912-burrell-road-courtney-mitchell-murder-4.jpg)

The incident occurred on Burrell Road, Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**Key details:**

- Emergency services were called to the scene but were unable to save the victim
- No arrests have been made yet
- Police believe the victim and attacker were known to each other

**What they're saying:** In a statement, Jack Abbott said: "My thoughts are with the young woman, her loved ones and our wider Ipswich community following this appalling tragedy."

He added: "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their response, and I know they are working around the clock to ensure the person responsible faces the full force of the law."

The MP urged anyone with information to come forward, stating: "I urge anyone with information that may help the police progress this murder investigation to contact the police, but to refrain from online speculation whilst the investigation is still ongoing."

**What's next:** Police are continuing their investigation and are particularly interested in:

- Dash cam footage from drivers in the area
- CCTV or doorbell camera footage from nearby residents
- Any footage captured between 18:30 and 19:30 BST on Tuesday 6 August

**How to help:** Anyone with information can contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 330 of 6 August 2024:

- Website: [https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us](https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us?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)

**The bottom line:** As Ipswich comes to terms with this tragedy, authorities will be working around the clock to bring the perpetrator to justice.

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