Man charged following knife incident in Ipswich

A man has been charged in connection with a reported knife incident in Ipswich.

The incident took place shortly before 10.30pm on Wednesday 8 April outside a shop in Bramford Road, near to the junction with Rendlesham Road. A male suspect is alleged to have threatened one man aged in his 40s and attempted to stab another man aged in their 50s, before running from the area.

Riley Clarke, 22, of Downing Close, Ipswich, was arrested on Sunday 12 April. He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and was subsequently charged with Section 18 attempted wounding with intent and possession of offensive in a public place.

He appeared at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 April, where he was remanded by the court to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on 11 May.  

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference: 37/19788/26, via:

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Phone: Call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers 

In an emergency you should always call 999.