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Man handed extended sentence for child grooming
10:25 26/10/2026A 57-year-old man from Haverhill has been jailed after pleading guilty to 30 child sex offences.
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Man jailed for two years for Sudbury drug offences
09:51 19/10/2026A man has been jailed for drug-related offences following a police investigation in Sudbury,
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Appeal after fraudsters attempt £14,000 courier fraud near Sudbury
11:53 05/10/2026“Imagine receiving a frightening phone call and shortly afterwards having a stranger arrive at your front door,” that is the reality of courier fraud according to a police fraud prevention officer after an attempt to steal £14,000 from an elderly man.
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Haverhill - New initiative to tackle crime along Old Railway Line Footpath
11:45 28/08/2026Suffolk Constabulary has launched Operation Brightway, a dedicated initiative aimed at reducing crime, anti-social behaviour and dangerous vehicle use along Haverhill's Old Railway Line Footpath.
Drug dealer sentenced and subject to deportation proceedings
15:55 26/08/2026A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment following his arrest in Sudbury for drug offences.
Crimes and priorities
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ASB in area of Recreation Ground, Great Cornard.
Action taken:
You Said we did: High‑visibility patrols conducted within the identified area at key times. Officer presence used to deter criminality, provide reassurance, and engage with the public. Activity recorded and intelligence updated as required.
Targeted stop searches and proactive traffic enforcement carried out in line with identified priorities. Vehicles and individuals dealt with appropriately, offences addressed, and relevant intelligence submitted. Continued enforcement to be maintained as required.
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Monitor community feeling following recent public activity relating to movement of service users into Great Cornard, and broader impact on the Sudbury area
Action taken:
Police will seek to address community concerns through visible neighbourhood policing, proactive engagement with residents and stakeholders, and close partnership working with local authorities, housing providers and support agencies. This approach will support information sharing, problem solving and reassurance within Great Cornard, while helping to mitigate any wider impact on the Sudbury area and maintain community confidence.
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ASB / Drugs / Violence with injury – Sudbury Town Centre afternoons and evenings.
Action taken:
Provide high-visibility patrols in Sudbury Town Centre during afternoon and evening periods to deter anti-social behaviour, disrupt drug-related activity, and reduce incidents of violence resulting in injury.
Targeted patrol activity will focus on identified hotspots within Sudbury Town Centre during afternoons and evenings, addressing ASB, drug misuse and supply, and violence with injury through proactive engagement and enforcement.
Maintain a visible policing presence in Sudbury Town Centre during peak afternoon and evening hours to reassure the public, tackle anti-social behaviour, disrupt drug activity, and prevent violent offences.
Conduct proactive patrols and problem-solving activity in Sudbury Town Centre throughout afternoons and evenings, working with partners to reduce ASB, drug-related harm, and incidents of violence causing injury.