Man bailed after Duke Street incident by Ipswich Waterfront

An investigation has been launched after a man was bailed following an arrest for racial harassment and assault at Ipswich waterfront.  <i>(Image: Contributed)</i>
An investigation has been launched after a man was bailed following an arrest for racial harassment and assault at Ipswich waterfront.  (Image: Contributed)
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A man in his 20s has been released on bail as an investigation continues into alleged racial harassment along Ipswich Waterfront. 

Police were called to Neptune Quay at Ipswich Waterfront at about 8.20pm on October 3 to reports of an altercation.

A man, aged in his 30s, also suffered minor injuries during the incident.

Witnesses say there were reports of loud screaming before a group of individuals were seen leaving the scene with a dog.

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Several police cars then arrived in Duke Street to disperse a crowd. 

Shortly after, a man aged in his 20s was then arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm, affray and racially aggravated harassment.

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He was later released under investigation and has been bailed to return to speak to police on December 20 while inquiries are being undertaken. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/56332/24.

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