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Ipswich sexual assault sees man arrested on suspicion of rape




An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a serious sexual assault in Ipswich.

The incident took place at around 1am on Sunday in Silent Street, where a man forced a woman to perform an indecent act on him in a public car park.

Suffolk Police said the suspect and victim had met one another at a licensed premises before the assault took place.

A man has been arrested folloing a sexual assault in Ipswich. Picture: Google Maps (60346328)
A man has been arrested folloing a sexual assault in Ipswich. Picture: Google Maps (60346328)

The man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape and was taken to Martlesham police station for questioning.

He was then released on bail until January 25.

Officers are urging witnesses, anyone with CCTV footage, or anyone in the area around the time to contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference: 37/69235/22.