Arrest after woman stabbed in aggravated burglary

Suffolk Police was called to Admiral Road in Ipswich after a woman was attacked by an unknown man in her house

A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after a woman was stabbed during a break-in at her home.

The victim, in her 40s, was upstairs when she was attacked at the house in Admiral Road, Ipswich just before 16:55 GMT on Saturday.

She was taken to hospital for treatment for stab wounds, which were not believed to be life-threatening.

When police arrived, a member of the public told them he had been the victim of an attempted knife-point robbery in nearby Ellenbrook park shortly beforehand.

The suspect fled in both incidents which Suffolk Police have confirmed were being treated as linked.

In a statement, the force said the second victim was not believed to have been seriously injured.

He told officers the attacker was carrying a knife and attempted to steal his phone and wallet.

Officers conducted inquiries to locate the suspect described as wearing dark clothing with a face-covering - possibly a scarf - over his mouth.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police and residents have been asked to review CCTV footage.

Suffolk Police confirmed a man in his 20s had been arrested on Sunday.

"He was taken to Martlesham police investigation centre where he will be questioned by detectives," the force said.

"The full circumstances of a reported attempted robbery in Ellenbrook park a short time prior to this continue to be investigated by officers."