Double murder probe: Caravans set alight at Ipswich site linked to stabbing investigation
CARAVANS have been set on fire at a site linked to a double murder probe in Suffolk.
Two caravans have been torched at the site
Emergency services were called to West Meadows in Ipswich at around 10.10pm yesterday to reports that “a number of properties” were being damaged and two caravans had been torched.
The fires have since been contained and there were no reports of injuries, although the police said fire service and ambulance teams remained at the site.
Suffolk Police said in a statement: “Police were called at around 10.10pm last night, Sunday 11 December to reports that a number of properties were being damaged and that two caravans had been set alight.
The fires have been linked to a double homicide in Ipswich last week
The fire services reported that there had been no injuries
“The fire service have contained the fires and are continuing to maintain a presence. It is not believed that anybody has been injured at this stage.
“Officers are working closely with the ambulance, fire service and local authority. The situation is being carefully monitored.”
Two men, aged 18 and 32, are believed to have died after they were stabbed at the site near the A14 on Thursday.