Ipswich man charged with possessing a bladed article following Christchurch Park incident

Police are urging people not to speculate

Author: Sian RochePublished 1st Aug 2024

A man's been charged with possessing a bladed article following a incident in Ipswich.

It happened in Christchurch Park around 8.10pm on Monday 29 July, with 48 year-old Keith McKenzie, of Bond Street, arrested the following day (30th July) on suspicion of a number of offences.

Police have now confirmed McKenzie has been charged with two counts of possession of bladed article.

He's due to appear at Ipswich Magistrates Court today (Thursday 1 August).

Suffolk Police have urged people not to speculate about the incident, issuing this statement following the charge: "We would ask the public not to speculate online as to the circumstances or background surrounding this incident as the case is now active with an individual charged and enquiries remain on going."

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