A teenager from Felixstowe is among six people charged by police with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident in Ipswich this week.

Police were called to Ulster Avenue at approximately 7.25pm on Wednesday 10 August to reports of threatening behaviour.

Police attended and a short time later arrested six teenage males within Westbourne Park who were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Subsequently Malaki Greaves-O'Connor, 19, of Highfield Road, Felixstowe, Braydon Byng, 18, of Newnham Court, Ipswich, Shakur O'Connor, 18 from Packard Avenue, Ipswich, Tiago Dos Santos, 18, of Belle Vue Road, Ipswich, were all charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and remanded to appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court today, Friday 12 August.

A 16-year-old from Ipswich, and a 16-year-old of no-fixed-abode, were also charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and are also due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court today, Friday 12 August.

Superintendent Andy Martin said: "Wednesday's incident highlights our determination to do everything we can to keep people safe and that we will respond immediately when incidents such as this occur.

"The continued support of our communities is vital in tackling crime and I would encourage anyone who is a victim of crime, or witnesses suspicious or concerning behaviour, to contact us immediately via 101, or 999 in an emergency, or anonymously via crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"We believe this was a targeted incident between parties known to each other.

"Ipswich remains a safe place to live and work. I am committed to ensuring residents, visitors and those running businesses know we will be there when they need us."

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk Constabulary South CID, quoting reference: 37/51285/22, via:

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Phone – Call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999