Ipswich murder inquiry police given further time to question suspects
Police probing the suspicious death of a two-year-old girl in Ipswich have been granted an extra 36 hours to quiz two people arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers were called to a property in Sidegate Lane just before midday on Friday and discovered a body of a two-year-old girl.
In the early hours of yesterday morning, detectives arrested a 22-year-old man from Bedfordshire and a 22-year-old woman of no fixed abode, in Bury St Edmunds on suspicion of murder. The pair, who are known to the victim, were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where they remain.
Following an initial superintendent’s extension allowing detectives a further 12 hours to detain them, officers applied for a warrant of further detention at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court granting them an additional 36 hours to question the suspects. This will expire tomorrow evening.
A post mortem examination to establish the cause of death and formal identification procedures will take place in due course.
Superintendent Jane Topping said: “I understand this incident will have shocked and alarmed many people. Officers will continue to carry out reassurance patrols in the area over the coming days and we encourage members of the community to speak to us.
“A cordon remains in place at the property whilst we continue to work to establish the circumstances leading up to the child’s death.
“At this stage we are not seeking any other suspects in connection with the incident, however we ask people not to speculate on social media as to the identity of the child or to the circumstances surrounding her death.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team, using the online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363723O42-PO1 or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 37/37749/23
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
