Police cordon off Ipswich street after man seen on roof

Officers cordoned off an area near the train station on Saturday

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 21st Sep 2025

A police cordon was put in place in Ipswich town centre after a man was seen climbing onto a roof near the train station.

Officers were called to Charles English Close at around 11.20am on Saturday (20 September), and closed off the area with support from other emergency services.

Two people were arrested in the Cardinal Park area in relation to an investigation into drug dealing.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug, possession of a knife/bladed article and possession of Class A drugs.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and possession of a Class A drug.

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