A murder inquiry has been launched after a 37-year-old man was found dead in a Suffolk village. 

Police were called to a reports of a stabbing just before 9pm on Sunday at a house in Ipswich Avenue, in Sutton near Woodbridge. 

Ambulance crews, including an air ambulance, were also in attendance, but despite the best efforts of police and medical personnel, the victim – a 37-year-old man – died at the scene.

A 42-year-old man from Ipswich was detained at the scene and subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.

He has been taken to Martlesham police station for questioning.

Ipswich Star: Police at the scene in SuttonPolice at the scene in Sutton (Image: Dominic Bareham)

Detectives are treating this as an isolated incident and believe there is no wider threat to the public. 

A police cordon remains in place while officers carry out investigations. 

Police would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident, including anyone driving along Ipswich Avenue either prior to, or just after 9pm, who has a dashcam fitted in their vehicle and may have footage that could be of assistance.

Anyone with information that could assist the inquiry is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team on 101.