Police were first called at just after 13:15 to reports a male had been stabbed at West Meadows, in Ipswich.

Fifteen minutes later officers were called to Heath Road, Ipswich, were another male had arrived at Ipswich Hospital with suspected stab wounds.

The injured pair - a man in his 30s, and a boy in his late teens - were treated but died soon after, said a Suffolk police spokeswoman.

We've just been told that a man and a teenage boy have died following two stabbings at West Meadows in Ipswich.

A boy, aged 17, is is being held in custody. More soon.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

We're ending our regular updates now but will bring you updates on the Ipswich stabbings as news comes in. 

Our coverage this afternoon has been dominated by news of the stabbings in Ipswich - scroll down to get the latest on this developing story, and other news from across the county.

We'll be back in the morning from 08:00.

Have a good evening.

Police searching for a missing RAF airman release more CCTV footage of people they want to speak to.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ahead of Saturday's match with Cardiff, Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has accepted that his team's goal tally so far this season is not good enough, and that the Blues are struggling to please supporters.

"The fans turn up and expect to watch their team compete, hopefully play good football, and try and win the game and we're doing most of that," McCarthy said. 

"I don't think we're entertaining them particularly at the minute though because we are not scoring goals." 

"When we beat QPR 3-0 the other week it was far from free-flowing, but we kept going and got the win and everybody went away happy."

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Remaining cloudy, with the chance of isolated showers. 

It'll become dry, with clear spells developing in light south westerly winds, with temperatures falling to 6C (42F).

There may be a few mist patches first thing in the morning. It'll remain cloudy, with occasional bright spells and stay mild with temperatures reaching 13C (55F) on Friday.

You can find further details for where you live on BBC Weather.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says Brett Pitman will be in his squad for Saturday's match with Cardiff City, after coming through Monday's U-23 game unscathed.

Image source, Reuters

At this afternoon's pre-match press conference, the boss refused to be drawn on the Blues chances of making the play-off this season, preferring instead to focus on their next opponents. 

"At this moment in time I am interested in beating Cardiff and hoping that will give us whatever spring board we need to move forward," McCarthy said. 

"We desperately need goals and we are trying our damnedest to get them. It will be good to have Brett back because he's a good personality. He's a winner."

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Striker Luke Varney says he is enjoying his current run in the Ipswich Town team, but understands the frustrations of supporters given the Blues mixed form of late.

Mick McCarthy's side have failed to build on recent wins over Sheffield Wednesday and QPR, losing the matches that immediately followed, to leave them 16th in the Championship table. 

"Losing straight after a win is very disappointing and it's hard to put our fingers on why it's happening because we've all stuck together." Varney said. 

"We understand where the fans are coming from as they pay their money, but we care as players and hurt just as much when we come off the pitch and see them unhappy."  

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town striker Luke Varney says the former players who have come forward with allegations of historical child sex abuse in football should be given huge credit.

Varney spent four years at Crewe Alexandra, but joined the club 15 years after former scout Barry Bennell was sacked by the club. 

Bennell, a convicted paedophile, is now at the centre of a number of fresh allegations. 

"It's not a nice thing for these former players to have to do, but they should get massive credit for doing so," said Varney.

"Hopefully they will get some clarity soon and everyone can move forward."

Both the East Anglian Daily Times, external, and the Ipswich Star, external are reporting: "Two men feared dead after double stabbing in Ipswich".

The story is also being featured in some of our national newspapers:

• Daily Mirror:, external "Police probe double stabbing as man found with 'serious stab wounds' outside Ipswich Hospital"
• Daily Express:, external "Ipswich Hospital on LOCKDOWN after double stabbing"

The two men who have been reported as being stabbed in Ipswich this afternoon are feared dead, the BBC understands.

We've yet to have official confirmation from Suffolk Police, and will bring you more details when we get them.

If you're just joining us, here's a recap of what we know so far about a double stabbing in Ipswich:

• Police were called just after 13:15 to reports that a male had been stabbed at West Meadows travellers' site on the A14 junction near Asda/Whitehouse
• A man was arrested at the scene
• Police notified just after 13:30 that another person had arrived at Ipswich Hospital (pictured) having sustained suspected stab wounds
• It was reported to us that the hospital had been in "lockdown" but a spokeswoman has denied this
• The ambulance service say they were called to West Meadows, also at about 13:15, and that a man was treated for neck and back injuries before being taken to hospital

Here's a photograph taken earlier this afternoon at Ipswich Hospital:

As we reported earlier, the westbound slip-road onto the A14 from the A1156 at the Whitehouse interchange has been closed, while investigations continue into a stabbing incident at the West Meadows travellers' site in Ipswich.

This was the scene at Ipswich Hospital a short time ago.

A hospital spokeswoman said the hospital was functioning normally, with no "lockdown", as a caller to the BBC said earlier.

Suffolk Police are confirming there have been two reports of stabbings in Ipswich.

Officers were called to the West Meadows travellers' site in the Whitehouse area at 13:15 to reports that a male had been stabbed. An ambulance was also called and a man has been arrested as inquiries continue.

Officers also attended Ipswich Hospital on the other side of town to reports that another person had stab wounds.

There's an appeal for information.

Financial Times

Image source, AP

Steaming services like Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music have helped Warner Music, home to artists like Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, to its largest profits in 8 years.

Its total revenue fo the past 12 months have reached $3.2bn.

Warner has said streaming has become its largest source of revenue, surpassing sales of physical formats such as CDs and vinyl.

Spotify reached 40m paying customers earlier this year, while Apple Music said, earlier this week, that it has reached 20m paid subscribers. 

Read more, external.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Details are still sketchy, but I've just spoken to the husband of a woman who is at Ipswich Hospital for an appointment, who has told him that a man has been given CPR after being stabbed, and that the hospital is in "lockdown".

She says there are a lot of police cars on the scene, and the helicopter is there too.

We've not yet been able to confirm these details with the police.

How did I miss this as I was driving into work earlier?

Luckily some of our BBC Weather Watchers have been out and about snapping: