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Teen Arrested on Suspicion of Rape After Ipswich Town-Centre Assault

Investigators seek public footage in a case that has led to a 19-year-old being questioned.

Overview

  • A woman in her 20s reported being approached on Tavern Street and sexually assaulted in an alleyway off Dial Lane at about 3:15am on January 28.
  • Suffolk Police established a cordon near St Lawrence Church and said specialist officers are supporting the victim.
  • A 19-year-old from Ipswich was arrested later the same day and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
  • Detectives said an increased police presence will continue in the town centre as enquiries progress.
  • Officers appealed for witnesses and doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage, asking people to contact 101 or report online quoting reference 37/5371/26.