You may have heard there has been a major incident at Sutton Heath.

Police were called at just before 9pm on Sunday 8 October, to reports of a stabbing outside a property in Ipswich Avenue.Unfortunately, the person who had been stabbed passed away, a murder investigation has been launched.

I have been informed a 42-year-old man from Ipswich was detained at the scene and subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Detectives are treating this as an isolated incident and the victim and suspect are understood to have been known to each other.

I am deeply saddened by this incident, and I offer my thoughts and prayers to the deceased family and friends. As you know the Peninsula is a quiet and safe place to live and work, and this comes as  a complete shock to our communities.

Police would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident, including anyone driving along Ipswich Avenue either prior to, or just after 9pm, who has a dashcam fitted in their vehicle and may have footage that could be of assistance.

Anyone with information that could assist the inquiry is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team, either via our online portal or by telephone as detailed below:

•          Major Incident Public Reporting Portal - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O43-PO1

•          Phone – call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Cllr James Mallinder, Member for Deben Ward