Man bailed following serious sexual assault in Ipswich

A 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of a serious sexual assault in Ipswich has been bailed.

It follows an incident which occurred at approximately 3:15am yesterday, Wednesday 28 January. A woman aged in her 20s reported that she was walking along Tavern Street when she was approached by a man who sexually assaulted her in an alleyway off Dial Lane.

She continues to be assisted by specialist officers.

A 19-year-old man was arrested that afternoon on suspicion of rape and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has subsequently been released on police bail pending further enquiries, to answer on 27 April.

Can you help?

Officers are continuing their investigations and are keen to speak with anyone who may have information relating to the incident, or who may have witnessed the incident, or who was in the location last night or heard anything suspicious.

Anyone with information should contact Suffolk police quoting 37/5371/26 via:

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Call - 101

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via this link - Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.