A 44-year-old man has been arrested after an amount of food was stolen from an B&B in Ipswich.

The incident happened at a B&B on Christchurch Street shortly before 5am on Wednesday, December 12.

Police have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of burglary, for possession of a knife/bladed article and for possession of a Class B drug.

He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.