Three people arrested after man stabbed in Ipswich

Three people have been arrested after an incident in which a man was stabbed in the leg in Ipswich.

Officers were called just before midnight on Saturday 21 September, following reports that a teenager had been stabbed in St Stephen’s Lane.

The attack is believed to have taken place after an altercation involving a group of males, at least one of whom is believed to have been carrying a knife.

The victim, a man aged in his late teens, sustained a leg injury. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and received treatment. His condition is not believed to be life changing or life threatening.

A 20-year-old man, 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, were arrested on suspicion of assault (grievous bodily harm) on 25 September and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. While in custody, the 19-year-old man was additionally arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B or C drugs.

All three were bailed with conditions to return to police on 25 November.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information about this incident, are asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting reference: 37/53965/24, via:

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us  

Phone – Call 101

Alternatively, 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

Previous news release | 22 September 2024

Police in Ipswich are appealing for witnesses to an assault in the town centre last night.

Officers were called at approximately 11:58pm last night, Saturday 21 September, following reports that a teenager had been stabbed in St Stephen’s Lane.

The attack is believed to have taken place after an altercation involving a group of males, one of whom is believed to have been carrying a knife.

The victim, a man aged in his late teens, sustained two puncture wounds to his leg. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and is currently receiving treatment. His condition is described as serious but is not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.

The suspects are described as wearing grey or dark clothing with their hoods up and are believed to have left the scene on foot, some running in the direction of Upper Brook Street and Dial Lane.

Officers are not treating this as a random attack and believe that the parties involved are known to each other. 

Any witnesses, or anyone with information about this incident, is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference: 37/53965/24.

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us  

Phone – Call 101

Alternatively, 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