Man, 27, is arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 26-year-old mother-of-three was found in Ipswich, sparking a major manhunt

A woman who was stabbed to death in a town centre last night is said to be a mother-of-three aged in her 20s.

Neighbours reported armed police were spotted in the area after officers found the woman fatally injured last night in Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.

Police launched a manhunt for her killer after she died a short time later, but have not yet made any arrests.

Neighbours reported that armed police were seen in the area close to Ipswich railway station following the death of the woman who has not yet been identified. 

A small police plane spent nearly three hours circling over central Ipswich last night, believed to be searching for a suspect.

The scene around a terrace of three houses remained cordoned off by police today with a section of Burrell Road closed off and traffic diverted.

Ipswich: Anyone with any information should contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 330 of 6 August 2024

Neighbours reported armed police were spotted in the area after officers found the woman fatally injured last night in Burrell Road (pictured), Ipswich, Suffolk

The area close to the dockside waterfront in Ipswich has a high number of houses converted into bedsits and flats.

A skate park and paths along the banks of the River Orwell at the rear of Burrell Road also remained cordoned off.

A number of posts on Ipswich community groups described the woman as a mother-of-three who knew her alleged attacker.

A Suffolk Police statement confirmed that a murder investigation had been launched following ‘a fatal stabbing’.

It added: ‘Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm following reports that a woman had been stabbed.

‘Officers attended and found a woman who had suffered serious injuries. Despite treatment by emergency services personnel, the woman, aged in her twenties, sadly died a short time later.

‘There is a police cordon at the scene and a road closure is in place at Burrell Road while enquiries take place. No arrests have been made at this time.’

Detective Chief Inspector Tam Burgess of Suffolk Police added: ‘Emergency services, including a number of police resources, were deployed to the scene and those in the area will continue to see an increased police presence throughout tonight and the coming days.

‘A murder investigation has been launched and we are in the early stages of our enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, however it is believed the parties are known to each other.

‘We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information, no matter how small you may feel it is.’

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police.

Drivers with dash cameras, or anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras in the area, are asked to review any footage between 6.30pm and 7.30pm for anything that may be relevant.

Anyone with any information should contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 330 of 6 August 2024. 

Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org