Suffolk Police granted additional powers after Ipswich stab death

The attack happened in Westgate Street in Ipswich on Tuesday afternoon

Police have been granted additional powers after an 18-year-old man died after being stabbed in a town centre in broad daylight.

Suffolk Police said a Section 60 order has been put in place in Ipswich until 17:45 GMT on Friday, after a previous order expired.

The order provides officers with additional powers to stop and search people without reasonable grounds.

The force said it was still looking for two suspects in Tuesday's stabbing.

The teenager died after what officers believed was a "targeted attack" in Westgate Street at 15:35 on Tuesday.

Police confirmed the dead man was from Norfolk, but said they could not release further details at this stage.

The business group Ipswich Central said the death "must be a huge wake up call to the chief constable, the police and crime commissioner and all involved in keeping our town centre safe".

Suffolk Police said the victim was from Norfolk

The force said two suspects were seen to leave the scene, with one heading towards Providence Street, between Marks & Spencer and Clarks, and the other heading towards the Cornhill.

Supt Andy Martin said: "Following the expiration of the Section 60 authority covering Ipswich at 17:00, a new authority covering a reduced area was granted at 17:45 today, and will expire in 24 hours.

"This has been granted after very careful consideration and scrutiny, and will continue to support proactive policing within the town.

"I want to thank the public for their continued support and understanding, Section 60s are used in very limited circumstances and always balanced against the public interest."

The force has also set up a mobile police station in the Cornhill, which will be opening from 10:00 until 22:00.

"Members of the public are encouraged to use the opportunity to speak to local officers either about the incident or any other concerns they may have," the force said.