17 year old arrested after sexual assault on teenage girl in Ipswich

The victim was attacked last week close to the St Stephens Church

A police cordon close to the scene
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 21st Feb 2023
Last updated 21st Feb 2023

A 17 year old boy has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Ipswich last week.

It happened between 10pm on February 15 and 1am on February 16 in an alleyway between St Stephens Church Lane and Upper Brook Street in the town centre.

The teenage suspect was taken into custody on Friday night (Feburary 17) and has been released on bail until May 5.

Officers are still trying to trace any potential witnesses.

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