A number of police teams including firearms officers and negotiators are currently at the scene of an incident in Ipswich.

Police officers were called to a property in Currier's Lane near Ipswich Magistrates' Court by the ambulance service shortly after 4am this morning, following concerns for the welfare of a man at the address.

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A spokesman for Suffolk police said: "A number of police resources have been deployed to the scene including firearms officers and negotiators."

The spokesman added at 2pm this afternoon that the incident is still ongoing.

Ipswich Star: Currier's Lane is currently closed due to the incidentCurrier's Lane is currently closed due to the incident (Image: Archant)

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