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# Man charged after St Helen's Street assault leaves victim in hospital
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/man-charged-after-st-helens-street-assault-leaves-victim-in-hospital/
- Published: 2025-02-06T16:43:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:22:37.000Z
- Description: An argument in Ipswich town centre escalated into an assault that left one man in hospital on Tuesday. Police are now seeking dashcam footage as they build their case.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, Appeals, #article, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The incident occurred in a busy area of Ipswich's town centre, with police now seeking public assistance to gather additional evidence as they build their case.

**The details:** Keith McKenzie, 48, of Bond Street, has been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.

- The assault took place at approximately 21:45 on Tuesday near the junction of St Helen's Street and Bond Street
- A man in his 30s sustained arm injuries following an argument with an unknown assailant
- The victim walked to Tavern Street to seek help before being taken to hospital
- He has since been discharged

**What's next:** McKenzie appeared at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Thursday, 6 February and was remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, 6 March.

**How to help:** Detectives want to hear from anyone who was driving in the area between 21:35 and 21:50 on Tuesday with dashcam footage that might have captured the altercation.

**The bottom line:** Anyone with information should contact South CID at Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/6562/25, via:

- Website: suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
- Phone: 101
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (anonymously)

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