Ipswich Attack - Police Give More Details

Police have issued the description of a man that they want to talk to following an incident on the Burrell Road in Ipswich yesterday (Saturday, Dec 13th).

A woman, in her 20s, was walking along the Burrell Road at approximately 8am when she was approached by a man who forced her into some nearby bushes. The man told the woman that he had a knife, physically assaulted her causing head and stomach injuries, and tried to sexually assault her. The woman attempted to fight off the man and he ran away in the direction of Ipswich train station.

The man is described as mixed race with blue eyes, big eye brows and a dark goatee beard. He is believed to have spoken with a London accent and is described as wearing a light blue shell suit top with a hood and a large V shape on the back. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could help police with their enquiries is asked to contact Ipswich CID on 101 quoting reference number IC/14/5161.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.