Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape in Ipswich

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Ipswich.

An 18 year old woman reported being grabbed from behind and dragged into a car park at Silent Street in the early hours of Saturday, 20 July.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The attack happened in a car park Credit: ITV Anglia

Extra patrols and house to house enquiries have been carried out in the area, as well as police reviewing CCTV footage around the town.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who could assist the investigation to come forward.

This includes anyone who believes they may have seen a woman walking alone from the direction of Old Cattle Market towards Silent Street, or anyone who was in the vicinity between 2am and 4am on Saturday morning.