Two people have been arrested after a double stabbing at a bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac in the Westbourne area of Ipswich.
Neither victim is believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries, although one is considered to be in a serious but stable condition.
Suffolk Constabulary was called to the incident in Waterford Road at 12.17pm on Monday and a police helicopter was deployed.
Police last night confirmed that two people had been arrested following the incident.
The cul-de-sac, which leads onto Whitehouse Park via a footpath, has been cordoned off to the public by officers.
A large police presence remained at the scene all day, with forensic teams carrying out investigations within the property.
Residents of Waterford Road reacted with concern and surprise.
Audrey Claydon, 89, said: “I knew something really drastic was going on when I saw all the police and helicopter.
“It’s a bit unsettling.
“I thought ‘whatever is going on’ when I heard the sirens going.
“I can’t imagine stabbings going on now, it’s awful.”
A 71-year-old woman, who didn’t want to be named, said: “It’s a bit unnerving.
“I’ve lived here for 47 years and I have never seen anything like this happen. It puts you on edge.”
Barbara Tassell, 87, said: “It’s a surprise to me. I couldn’t get over it when I saw all those police cars.
“It’s frightening really. Very sad.”
A 59-year-old woman, who asked to remain anonymous, recalls seeing police and paramedics rush to the area after the incident.
She said: “We knew it must have been serious.
“It’s quite a surprise as it’s normally good around here.”
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