Boy, 17, is stabbed to death in a ‘targeted’ attack in Ipswich as police arrest a 41-year-old man

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a ‘targeted’ attack in Ipswich.

Detectives have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the incident at around 4.50pm on Saturday.

Witnesses reported that the victim was walking back from the shops when he was approached by two men on bicycles and attacked, Suffolk Constabulary said.

Police at the scene in Ipswich, Suffolk, where a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death

A man, 41, has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident at around 4.50pm on Saturday

A man, 41, has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident at around 4.50pm on Saturday

Four to five other men are then said to have joined them. The teenager was further assaulted before the offenders fled the scene, police added.

Officers and paramedics, as well the police helicopter and air ambulance, were called to Packard Avenue, where the boy was found with life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to Ipswich Hospital but later died.

Suffolk Constabulary said early inquiries led detectives to believe it was a targeted attack.

Suffolk Constabulary said early inquiries led detectives to believe it was a targeted attack

Suffolk Constabulary said early inquiries led detectives to believe it was a targeted attack

The boy was rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries but died from the stab wounds

The boy was rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries but died from the stab wounds

A spokesman said: ‘Packard Avenue is currently closed as a murder investigation takes place and officers have been undertaking numerous inquiries already.’ 

The arrested man has been taken into police custody for questioning.

Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage from the area of Queen’s Way, Packard Avenue, Rands Way or Kingsway, from between 12pm and 7.45pm on Saturday, to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact the Major Investigation Team on 101, quoting reference CAD 306 of June 2, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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