Ipswich stabbing: Family tributes to Raymond James Quigley

The incident happened at about 3.35pm on Tuesday, January 17 in Westgate Street.

18-year-old Raymond James Quigley, known as James, from Wymondham in Norfolk, was approached by two males and stabbed.

He died at the scene despite the best efforts of medical personnel.

Two men, both now aged 18, were subsequently arrested and have been charged with murder in connection with the attack.

They appeared at court on January 25 and were remanded in custody pending a next crown court appearance on Friday, April 14.

James' family has since released a tribute via Suffolk police.

It read: "It is now eight weeks since the brutal killing of our son Raymond James Quigley on January 17 and to say that we are devastated is an understatement.

“We would like to thank everyone who came to his aid, including the medical personnel who fought so hard to save him and the staff of the card shop where he died.

"They were also so kind and considerate to us.

“We would also like to thank the local vicars who rang the church bells in respect to him. This was a gesture that we will always appreciate.

"Thank you to the members of the public who stood in his memory that day and all those who spoke to us while we were in Westgate Street. Your kindness brought us comfort.

Raymond James Quigley has been laid to rest (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

“We cannot praise highly enough the massive amount of work that has, and is, being done by Suffolk police and special thanks is due to our liaison officers.

“We would also like to thank Father Denis Gallagher for the beautiful service he gave for James, as well as acknowledging the outstanding services provided by RJ Bartram Funeral Directors, The Enchanted Willow florists and Rick and Allen of Wymondham Multimedia.

"These additional elements were only made possible by everyone who made generous contributions to the fund for James and we offer grateful thanks to you all.

“The support we are being given is tremendous. We have received messages from so many people, for which we are thankful.

A floral tribute, released alongside the family tribute (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

“Unfortunately there have been some very hurtful comments made on social media - including in videos - by people who didn’t know James.

"This has been very upsetting for the family and we would ask for this to stop and for us to be allowed to grieve in peace.

A picture from the funeral of Raymond James Quigley (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)

“James has now been laid to rest.

"He was and always will be a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew, as well as a much loved friend.

"He will be missed forever.”