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Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Ipswich town centre this morning.
Officers were called at 4:13am, today, Saturday 9 March to reports of an injured man on Dogs Head Street, outside The Plough pub. It is believed that he sustained serious head injuries following an assault on the street. The man, aged in his 30s, has been taken to Ipswich hospital where his condition is described as critical.
At 4:20am police arrested a 35 year-old man nearby on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The man has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre where he will be questioned by detectives.
A police scene is currently in place whilst an investigation into the circumstances of the incident continues.
Officers are keen to speak to anybody who was in the vicinity of Dogs Head Street between 3:45am and 4:45am this morning. Witnesses or anybody with any information that could assist the investigation are asked to contact Ipswich CID, quoting reference 37/13250/24, via:
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.