On Tuesday an 18-year-old died after being stabbed to death in Ipswich town centre.
Police were called to a report that a man had been seriously assaulted in Westgate Street between Marks and Spencer and Debenhams, just yards from the Cornhill, one of the busiest parts of the shopping area.
It was later confirmed that an 18-year-old died after he had been stabbed in a “brazen” attack.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the incident at about 3.35pm.
Eye witnesses said they saw a number of police cars and ambulance crews in the area.
Police are still searching for two male suspects who they believe are involved in the assault.
After the murder, one suspect headed towards Providence Street and the other suspect was seen to be heading towards the Cornhill.
No further details have been released by the police at this time about the men.
Most of Westgate Street was cordoned off by police as a result of the stabbing.
The cordon was in place overnight and into Wednesday morning.
Police reduced the size of the cordon Wednesday afternoon which meant people could walk through Westgate Street again.
Police put a section 60 in place across Ipswich on Tuesday afternoon which granted officers additional powers to stop and search people in the town.
This was then extended for a further 24 hours on Wednesday afternoon.
A teenager who died after a stabbing in Ipswich town centre has been named as Raymond James Quigley today by police.
Superintendent Andy Martin said: “There will be heightened police activity within the town over the coming days in addition to our continued presence as part of our long-term commitment to making Ipswich a safer place.”
Leader of Ipswich Borough Council David Ellesmere called for an increased police presence in the town centre.
“We must work with our colleagues in the police and the County Council to ensure we maintain a visible police presence,” he said.
“This is essential for providing reassurance and ensuring everyone is safe.”
On the incident, he said: “It is deeply disturbing.
“My thoughts go out to the family of the victim and to all of those people in the street who witnessed it.”
Ipswich MP Tom Hunt said he had spoken with Suffolk police immediately after the attack and had been assured the constabulary’s investigation is thorough and that “they are getting more information by the minute”.
“To have a knife attack leading to a fatality in broad daylight, in the town centre, witnessed by a number of my constituents is deeply disturbing,” he added.
“My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim, but also to the people of Ipswich.
“This is distressing and disturbing.”
A mobile police station has been placed in the Cornhill.
Members of the public are encouraged to use the opportunity to speak to local officers either about the incident or any other concerns they may have.
A number of floral tributes have been left in the town centre.
Officers have been granted an additional 24 hours to stop and search people in Ipswich after an 18-year-old was fatally stabbed in the town centre.
Superintendent Andy Martin said: “Following the devastating murder in Ipswich yesterday afternoon, I have tonight authorised an extension of the S.60 in place for Ipswich.
This measure has been taken to continue supporting proactive efforts in response to the incident and does not represent a wider risk to the town.
“I want to thank the continued support of the public and our partners.
“Officers will be based near to the Town Hall over the coming days within our mobile police pod, and I would ask anyone with any information or concerns or those just seeking advice to make contact.
“There will be heightened police activity within the town over the coming days in addition to our continued presence as part of our long-term commitment to making Ipswich a safer place.”
18th january.
Officers found the 55-year-old victim in Crown Street on Wednesday night (January 18).
He was taken to hospital for treatment but initial reports suggest that the man is not seriously injured.
A mobile phone and a white bicycle were stolen in the incident which happened at about 9pm.
Crown Street was initially closed but has since reopened.
Ipswich MP Tom Hunt said he had spoken with Suffolk police this morning and had been assured the Constabulary’s investigation is thorough and that “they are getting more information by the minute”.
“To have a knife attack leading to a fatality in broad daylight, in the town centre, witnessed by a number of my constituents is deeply disturbing,” he added.
“My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim, but also to the people of Ipswich.
“This is distressing and disturbing.
“It is mind-boggling that an incident so brutal can happen when everyone is going about their shopping on a Tuesday afternoon.
“We have been successful in getting extra funding to enhance police presence in the town centre during both days and evenings.
“However, we continue to hear about these sorts of horrific incidents.
“Suffolk Constabulary are working hard to tackle this problem, but all effort must be made to intensify the work and the government must provide further support in giving them the resources they need.”
Norfolk
It has now been confirmed that the teenager was from Norfolk.
Now if we go to Norfolk and check their recent news we see there has also been recent stabbings.
Stabbing
Solomon Oguidi, 20, formerly of Bowers Avenue, Mile Cross, has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife.
It follows an incident where police were called to a property in Chambers Road, Mile Cross, at just after 9pm on January 9, 2021, to reports that a man had been stabbed
Oguidi has denied both offences and is due to stand trial at Norwich Crown Court on Monday, January 23.
The defendant was not present for a pre-trial review on Thursday (January 19), prompting the court to try and arrange for Oguidi to be brought to court later in the day or on Friday (January 20).
Drugs
Drugs worth an estimated £2.2m have been taken off the streets of Norfolk in the last year thanks to specialist police teams targeting the county’s roads.
In the last 12 months from 1 January to 31 December 2022 officers from Operation Moonshot have made close to 1,000 arrests targeting criminals using the road network, and seizing substantial amounts of drugs and cash.
JOE DIX
One of three teens accused of the murder of an 18-year-old said he saw the victim attack one of his friends.
Hans Beeharry, 19, together with his friends Benjamin Gil, 19, and Cameron Palmer, 18, have gone on trial at Norwich Crown Court accused of the murder of Joe Dix.
Mr Dix died of stab wounds after being attacked in Vale Green, Mile Cross shortly before 7pm on January 28 last year.
Prosecutors believe Mr Dix was set upon shortly after leaving his nearby flat by a group connected to the “world of drugs”.
