Man arrested following Ipswich Butter Market incident

A 49-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an incident in Ipswich.

Officers were called to Butter Market at approximately 4:35am yesterday, 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.

After nine hours the situation was safely resolved, shortly before 1:40pm, and all road restrictions were lifted.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of burglary and initially taken to hospital for assessment as a precaution. He was discharged from hospital yesterday evening and has now been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.

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