Man arrested after ATM 'damaged' in Ipswich town centre

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after police were called to reports of a man damaging an ATM on Upper Brook Street.

Man arrested after ATM 'damaged' in Ipswich town centre
Officers apprehending the suspect (Photo: Contributed)

The details: Suffolk Constabulary said officers were called to Upper Brook Street just after 08:45 today following reports a man was damaging a cash machine.

  • A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
  • He has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.

What happened: Two police cars and a police van attended the scene, along with a video surveillance unit, opposite Sports Direct on Tavern Street.

Onlookers watched as three officers wrestled the suspect to the ground and arrested him.

The bottom line: A man remains in police custody as enquiries into the reported ATM damage continue.


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