Man in his 20s arrested over Pinewood stabbing
Detectives investigating a violent burglary in Pinewood have arrested a man after a woman was stabbed when she confronted an intruder in her home on Saturday.
The big picture: Officers arrested a man in his 20s on Sunday, 8 December, on suspicion of aggravated burglary. He has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre, where he is due to be questioned by detectives.
What happened: The incident occurred on Saturday, 7 December, when:
- Officers were called to Admiral Road at 16:55
- A woman discovered an intruder in her home after investigating a noise
- The victim was stabbed after confronting the intruder
- The suspect fled towards Ellenbrook Park
The aftermath:
- The victim, in her 40s, was taken to hospital
- She was treated and discharged later that night
- Police recovered a knife near the scene
What's next: Police are continuing to investigate a reported attempted robbery in Ellenbrook Park that occurred shortly before the burglary.
- They are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage
- Asking anyone with information to contact them quoting reference 37/69357/24
The bottom line: While an arrest has been made, police are still seeking witnesses and information about both the burglary and the attempted robbery in Ellenbrook Park.
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