IPSWICH — Live News A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following...

Published: 12:59 pm January 22, 2025
Updated: 12:22 pm October 8, 2025
Teenage Boy Arrested in Ipswich Murder Investigation

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Ipswich earlier this month.

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Officers were called to a property on Hawthorn Drive shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, where they discovered the body of William McNicholl, 63, also known as Billy. Preliminary post-mortem results indicated that Billy died from head injuries and a single stab wound.
Detective Inspector Mark Hughes stated:

“We believe there are people with information that could be crucial to this investigation. We urge anyone who knows something to come forward, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Help us provide justice for Billy and closure for his loved ones.”

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Contact Information

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Suffolk Police by quoting reference 37/162/25:

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  • Major Incident Public Reporting Portal: MIPP
  • Phone: Call 101
  • Crimestoppers: Contact anonymously at 0800 555 111 or via their online form.

In emergencies, always call 999.

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