More crimes are being solved in Suffolk
New figures for Suffolk show that the number of robberies in the county has fallen by a quarter.
Speeding Suffolk PC admits drink driving
A police officer who kept his driving licence despite speeding at 100mph has been convicted again after being caught drink-driving.
Fuel tanker fire may have been started deliberately
A fire which destroyed three fuel tankers on an industrial estate in Suffolk may have been started deliberately, officers have said.
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Three bailed after 'noxious substance' death in Ipswich
Three people arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance following the death of a woman in Ipswich have been released on police bail.
Police were called to a house in Hogarth Road in Ipswich at about 11:30pm on Tuesday March 12.
The woman, who was in her twenties, died at the scene after suffering cardiac arrest.
A 33-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, who are all from Ipswich, were arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance.
They were taken to the Martlesham Police Investigation Centre and have now been released pending further enquiries.
They are due to return to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre on Wednesday 8 May.
Police are appealing for information.
Member of staff questioned after 'gun held to head of pupil'
A member of staff at an education establishment in Bury St Edmunds is being investigated for allegedly holding a gun to the head of a pupil.
Suffolk Police say they've spoken to a man about the allegations and are liaising with the education authorities to find out if an offence has taken place.
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Arrests after woman dies in 'noxious substance' incident
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance after the death of a woman in Ipswich last night.
Police were called just after 11.30pm last night to a property in Hogarth Road to reports that a woman was in cardiac arrest.
The woman - who was in her twenties - was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers remain on scene at two properties in Hogarth Road this morning.
A 33-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, who are all from Ipswich, have been taken to the Martlesham Police Investigation Centre where they remain.
Suffolk's top cop sworn in
Suffolk's new Chief Constable has been officially sworn in at Ipswich Magistrates court this morning.
Douglas Paxton has already spent 12 years in Suffolk after joining the force in the late 1980s. He arrives in his new post after leaving Staffordshire where he was Deputy Chief Constable.
Speeding Suffolk PC admits drink driving
A police officer who kept his driving licence despite speeding at 100mph has been convicted again after being caught drink-driving.
Read the full storyPolice hunt sex attacker
Police in Lowestoft are appealing for witnesses after reports that a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the town. The attack's said to have happened in a field off Britten Road in the early hours of Saturday while the victim was making her way home after a night out.
An area around the field has been cordoned off. The man is described as white, of medium build and in his mid 20s. He had short shaven hair and wore a tracksuit.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a lone woman walking in the area of The Avenue, Tom Crisp Way, Britten Road, Britten Field and Delius Close in Lowestoft between 2am and 3.30am on Saturday 2 February.
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8300 knives handed in
Over 8300 knives have been deposited in Suffolk’s knife bins since the “Bin a Blade” amnesty began.
An initial year-long amnesty saw 6125 knives left anonymously in six amnesty bins in 2011. The bins are still at Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall Police Stations.
– Simon Ash, Chief Constable, Suffolk8330 knives handed in is an amazing number, and the bins remain in place for anyone who wants to bin a blade. Whilst there is not a significant problem with knife crime in Suffolk, our amnesty is continuing to make people think about the consequences of carrying a knife and offering a way to dispose of them without prejudice.”
Suffolk Police reveal Taser use
Suffolk Police have revealed they used Taser guns on people believed to be suicidal or threatening self harm.
Suffolk was one of fifteen forces to reveal their use of Tasers on people who were not charged with any offence in a survey by the Press Association.
The reasons for using the guns included threats with offensive weapons, preventing serious injury to an individual and resisting arrest.
The use of Tasers by Suffolk police since 2010 included 13 incidents where people were believed to be suicidal or threatening to self harm.
New crime commissioner pays tribute to departing chief
– Tim Passmore, Police and Crime Commissioner, SuffolkI would like to thank Simon for the support he has given me to date.
“It is not by accident that Suffolk is one of the safest counties; Simon has led Suffolk Constabulary through some testing financial times and I applaud him for his commitment to the Constabulary.
“I now look forward to recruiting a new Chief Constable to work with me to continue to shape our policing service to meet the challenge of keeping all Suffolk’s communities safe.”
Departing chief to take new role
Suffolk chief constable Simon Ash is to retire early next year.
Mr Ash will be taking up a position as an independent member of the Parole Board when he leaves the Constabulary in February.
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