Man, 36, arrested after Ipswich police station doors smashed
Ipswich Police Station on Princes Street has been closed after its front doors were smashed in the early hours of Friday, 28 August 2026, with a man arrested nearby on suspicion of criminal damage.
Why it matters: The town's main police station is currently unavailable to the public, with residents directed elsewhere for urgent services while repairs are carried out.
The details: A 36-year-old man was arrested at approximately 02:05 today at Princes Street on suspicion of criminal damage. He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
The station will stay closed until the doors are repaired.
What's next: In the meantime, residents can visit the Suffolk Constabulary website for information, advice, or to report an incident or crime, or use the Live Chat service, available between 08:00 and 21:30.
For urgent administrative services, such as vehicle returns, people are being asked to attend Bury St Edmunds Police Station on Raingate Street, IP33 2AP.
The bottom line: Ipswich Police Station remains closed following the overnight incident, with a man in custody and enquiries continuing.
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