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Vulnerable man found by police helicopter in Ipswich

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Published: 6:09 PM November 21, 2014    Updated: 8:35 PM October 11, 2020
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The Suffolk police helicopter was called to help search for a vulnerable man in Ipswich.

A police spokesman said a member of the public dialled 999 just after 2pm reporting concern for the wellbeing of a man in the Ipswich area.

He was found at around 9pm and police said he was taken to mental health care professionals for care.

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