Four men arrested after a teenager was shot in Ipswich have been released on police bail.

A spokesman for Suffolk Constabulary said the quartet - who were detained after a shooting inside a flat in Siloam Place, near Duke Street, early yesterday, have been bailed pending further enquiries

The 27-year-old from Barnet, 26-year-old from London, 22-year-old from London and 20-year-old from Ipswich - were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.

The 18-year-old shooting victim is believed to be from the London area and was said to have sustained a shoulder wound. He was treated in Ipswich Hospital.

The teenager was shot at around 12.20am

However, when emergency services went to the flat involved it was empty.

The victim arrived at Ipswich Hospital at 1.20am.

The four suspects were arrested shortly before 3am.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen anything in the Siloam Place area of Ipswich during the course of Monday evening or into the early hours of yesterday to call Suffolk Police on 101, quoting CAD 17 of November 22.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.