UPDATE: Three Ipswich men still in custody after weapons’ arrests in Birkfield Drive
Published:
10:59 PM March 31, 2016
Updated:
8:41 PM October 11, 2020
Birkfield Drive
Three Ipswich men are still being questioned today after police found weapons when they responded to a call to go to an address in Chantry
A 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and threatening behaviour during the incident in Birkfield Drive which occurred at around 7.25pm
A 23-year-old was detained on suspicion of possession of a knife or bladed article, threatening behaviour and assault.
A 46-year-old was held on suspicion of affray.
Initially police said that on arrival at the premises they found a number of weapons in the property.
On investigation one of these was found to be gas-powered, possibly a BB gun.