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# Police issue conflicting information in Ipswich sexual assault investigation
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/police-issue-conflicting-information-in-ipswich-sexual-assault-investigation/
- Published: 2024-11-17T12:32:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:30:12.000Z
- Description: Police are facing questions after issuing conflicting information about the timing of a serious sexual assault in Ipswich, with house-to-house enquiries citing different hours than those given in press statements.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, #article, #story-clapgate-lane-serious-sexual-assault, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** The discrepancy could affect potential witnesses' ability to provide crucial information about the incident.

**The big picture:**

- A serious sexual assault occurred on Nacton Road near Clapgate Lane
- The police press statement cites the incident occurred at approximately 04:00
- House-to-house leaflets reference a timeframe between 02:00 and 03:00
- Officers are conducting door-to-door enquiries seeking witnesses and CCTV

![Suffolk Police have distributed leaflets seeking support from the public](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1731844398-police-leaflet-sexual-assault-clapgate-lane-jpeg-1.jpg)

Information in the door drops conflicts with information given to the press

**What's next:** We have requested clarification from Suffolk Constabulary. In the meantime, anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area between 02:00 and 04:00 is urged to contact police.

**How to help:** Contact Suffolk Police:

- Phone 101
- Online at crimestoppers-uk.org
- Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

**The bottom line:** While the investigation continues with increased police presence in the area, clarification is needed on the exact timing of events to ensure all relevant witness information is captured.

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