Ipswich - Butter Market burglary update

Police can confirm the incident in Ipswich has been safely resolved.

Officers were called to Butter Market at approximately 4:35am today, Thursday 16 May, to reports of a burglary in progress at Carat’s Jewellers, after the alarm had been activated.

A further call reported that the male suspect had climbed onto the roof of the premises and was climbing over several other businesses.

A number of emergency services resources were deployed to the area, including police, negotiators, ambulance personnel and Suffolk Fire and Rescue, and surrounding roads were cordoned off for public safety.

The situation was safely resolved shortly before 1:40pm and all road restrictions have now been lifted.

The suspect, a 49-year-old man, has been detained by police and has subsequently been taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police would like to thank local businesses and the public for their patience and understanding.

Previous release - 16/05/23 - AM

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in Ipswich.

Officers were called to Butter Market at approximately 4:35am today, Thursday 16 May, to reports of a burglary in progress at Carat’s Jewellers.

A further call reported that the male suspect had climbed onto the roof of the premises.

Police, Suffolk Fire and Rescue and the East Anglian ambulance service are all in attendance to the incident.

Thoroughfare and Dial Lane have been closed, with a cordon in place in parts of Tavern Street, Princes Street and Butter Market.