Police say they believe the people involved in three incidents in Ipswich last night know each other, and that there is "no threat to the general public".

A shot was fired in a house at Nacton Crescent at 01:37, and officers are in the Nacton Road area (pictured).

The incident follows reports of gunshots in Fuchsia Lane, at about 19:00 on Monday, and an arson attack at a flat in Dandalan Close in west Ipswich shortly afterwards.

Insp Phil Enderby said: "We do believe that the suspects and the victims in these incidents all know each other." 

No-one has been hurt in any of the three incidents.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson attack at a property in Ipswich, which they believe is linked to other violent incidents across the town.

They were called at 19:30 to reports that a window at a flat in Dandalan Close, off Bramford Road, had been smashed, and furniture inside set alight.

The fire was quickly extinguished, and none of the occupants were injured.

Police believe this incident is linked to an earlier one at Fuchsia Lane, and a reported shooting at Nacton Crescent in the early hours of this morning, and that those involved are known to each other.

BBC Weather

Feeling very spring-like in the sunshine although some areas will see the odd outbreak of drizzle later this morning.

Fresher today with temperatures reaching 12C that's 54F. 

BBC Weather  has more local forecasts. 

Three people have been arrested, following a firearms incident in Ipswich on Monday evening.

Police were called just after 19:00 to reports of gunshots being fired in Fuchsia Lane, off Foxhall Road near Derby Road.

Officers ,who were at the scene within minutes, say no-one had been injured, and at that stage, there was no evidence to substantiate claims that live ammunition was fired.

A little over an hour later, officers stopped a Mini Cooper in Alnesbourne Crescent in Ravenswood, and arrested three occupants in connection with the earlier incident.

The car has been seized by police and a firearm was recovered nearby.

Two "firearms incidents" and an arson attack are believed to be linked.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Good morning from the Suffolk Live team, and we start the day with news that a gun has been fired into a family home in Ipswich.

It happened on Nacton Crescent just after 01:30, and follows earlier reports of a gunshot at a house on Fuchsia Lane, and an arson attack at a flat in Dandalan Close, where a window was smashed and furniture inside set alight.

We'll bring you more on these incidents shortly 

Detectives begin search through hundreds of square metres of waste in hunt for missing airman.

Andrew Woodger
BBC News

The Local Live team is signing-off for the day.

We'll return with regular updates from 08:00 on Tuesday, but any breaking news will still appear in this feed overnight.

Scroll down to find out what's been happening on a day when:

• Two Romanian men have appeared in court charged with attempted rape and kidnap in Ipswich
• Peter Wright has talked about lifting his first pro darts title
• Investigators begin sifting through a landfill in the search for missing RAF airman Corrie Mckeague

A woman in her 20s was dragged into a car park, raped, beaten and left unconscious.

Sheeran's ÷ sells 432,000 copies in three days - making it one of the UK's fastest-selling albums.

A prehistoric attraction near Thetford is going to allow us down a new shaft into flint mines later in the year.

A 4,500-year-old mineshaft at Grimes Graves, external has had a ladder and a winch installed to take people 12m (39ft) below ground to see the ancient space. 

Greenwells pit will be made accessible from June to the public - adding to existing access to the mines.

Flint mining was one of the most important industries in East Anglia for stone age man. They used them to make spear tips, axes and tools. 

Marie Spampanato, site manager has been explaining how Neolithic man might have descended down into the pit in their day: 

"We don't know for sure, but they could have used tree trunks that had notches and used them up against the wall, like a ladder. These pits range from 4m deep to 13m deep so it's a very amazing feat of engineering."

Two men have been remanded in custody while facing charges in connection with a sexual assault where a woman was left unconscious in Ipswich town centre.

She was attacked in Rope Walk near Suffolk New College in the early hours of Saturday, 25 February.

She was treated for face and neck injuries at Ipswich Hospital.

Two Romanian nationals, who live in caravans at a farm near Woodbridge, have been charged with attempted rape and kidnap.

George Hari Constantinescu and Danut Gheorghe, both 29, have appeared before magistrates in Ipswich and were granted bail.

They are due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court later this week, although the date has yet to be fixed. The prosecution is expected to challenge the decision to grant them bail.

They have yet to enter formal pleas.

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

Showers should become very isolated into this evening and overnight, so it’ll be largely dry with some clear spells. Temperatures may fall low enough to give a patchy frost.

After a chilly start, tomorrow should be largely fine and dry with sunny spells and a few showers in the north-east of the region. A band of rain is expected to spread in from the west after dark.

Highs tomorrow of 9C (48F).

BBC Inside Out

Businesses in the East are raising concerns about government plans to expand the apprenticeship system by introducing a tax on businesses with a payroll of more than £3m.

From April the government is expanding the number of apprenticeships by taxing big businesses to fund training. They can claim the money back if they take on an apprentice.

Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, said many businesses won't take on apprentices, and those that do, may not do it for the right reasons.

He said there is a "possibility" that some businesses will simply take on apprentices to claim back the extra tax they've paid to fund the training "as a means to an end for them so they aren't out of pocket".

You can see more on Inside Out East tonight on BBC One at 19:30.

RAF gunner Corrie Mckeague went missing from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk in September.

A theatre is calling for Ipswich Town fans to share their stories to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the team's historic FA Cup victory.

The New Wolsey Theatre is planning an event for Spring 2018 to mark the milestone.

It is asking for stories from those who were caught up in the events of 1978, from the third round victory in Cardiff in January to the 1-0 win over Arsenal in May. 

A spokesman for the theatre said: "Stories that are funny or quirky, co-incidences and twists of fate, the scramble for tickets, the making of banners, trips to Bristol, Millwall, or Highbury for the semi.

"Even if you were not a fan or supporter, but got caught up somehow in the events of that spring, the theatre would be delighted to hear from you."

Supporters are asked to contact  New Wolsey Theatre, external . 

Five people remain on police bail in connection with a stabbing in Ipswich - while no further action will be taken against six others. 

Police were called to Foundation Street at 22:00 on 18 December after two men were left seriously injured.

The men were taken to hospital in a critical condition, but both have since recovered.

Six of those who were arrested have had their bail cancelled, while five others remain on police bail.

The five men - one from Ipswich, two from Luton and two from Felixstowe - have been re-bailed to return to police in May.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

It's business as usual today for Suffolk darts player Peter Wright after last night's success in the UK Open final.

Image source, Getty Images

The 46-year-old from Mendham beat Gerwyn Price 11-6 in Minehead, to secure the first major title of his career.

"I'll travel back and hopefully get back early enough and I'll be on the practice board, ready for my next tournament, which is the Premier League on Thursday, against James Wade," Wright said.

Ipswich Town's Jonny Williams has played for the first half in the under-23s win over Bristol City.

Town won 2-1 with both goals coming from Ben Morris at Playford Road.

It was Williams' first action since his shoulder injury in December. He was taken off at half-time.

Two men accused of attempted rape in connection with a serious sexual assault in Ipswich have been remanded in custody at their first court appearance.

More to follow...