Renewed appeal following assault in Chantry

It happened last month

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 12th Mar 2021

Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses after a man was injured during an incident in the Chantry area of Ipswich at the end of last month.

Officers were called at 7pm on Saturday 27 February, by a member of the public reporting they had just witnessed a fight between a group of males in Ellenbrook Green.

All parties had dispersed prior to police arrival and officers subsequently identified that a man who had been injured during the incident was travelling to hospital in a taxi.

The victim, aged in his twenties, sustained facial injuries and two minor puncture wounds during the assault. His injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Detectives are now asking anyone who was in the vicinity of the incident between 5pm and 7.30pm on 27 February, to think back and make contact if they believe they have any information which could assist the investigation.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone in the roads listed below who may have captured any relevant doorbell or dashcam footage.

Ellenbrook Green

Ellenbrook Road

Bridgwater Road

Sheldrake Drive

Radcliffe Drive

Anyone with information is asked to contact South CID at Landmark House in Ipswich on 101, quoting reference: 9881/21.

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