Man charged after serious assault in Chantry area of Ipswich
A 39-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and affray following a Friday night altercation in Chantry that left another man hospitalised.
Why it matters: The victim, a man in his 40s, sustained broken ribs and a head injury during the incident outside the East of England Co-op in Hawthorn Drive.
The details: The assault occurred between 9.15pm and 9.25pm on Friday 9 May, when two men were involved in a physical altercation.
The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remained over the weekend. His condition has since improved and he was due to be discharged from hospital on Monday, 12 May.
Joesph Jay, of no fixed address, was arrested on Saturday 10 May at an address in the Chantry area in connection with the incident.
What they're saying: Police have indicated this is being treated as an isolated incident, as it later transpired the suspect was known to the victim.
What's next: Jay appeared before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Monday, where he was remanded in custody pending an appearance at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday, 9 June.
The bottom line: Jay faces two charges: wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and affray.
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