Two teens arrested after knife incident at Suffolk New College

Police have arrested two teenage boys following reports of individuals brandishing knives outside Suffolk New College in Ipswich last week.

Suffolk New College sign
Suffolk New College sign
Two males were reportedly seen with knives outside college buildings on Rope Walk on 10 September Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

The key details: Two males were reportedly seen with knives outside college buildings on 10 September:

  • No injuries were reported.
  • A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested on 12 September on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
  • Both teens have been bailed with conditions to return to police on 15 November.

What's next: The investigation is ongoing, with police appealing for information from the public.

How to help: Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Suffolk Constabulary, quoting crime reference 37/51617/24. Contact can be made via the police website, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

The bottom line: While no one was hurt in this incident, it serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with the police to ensure public safety.

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