Police cordons remain in place after a woman was stabbed to death in Ipswich. 

Emergency services were called to Burrell Road, close to Ipswich railway station at about 7.10pm on Tuesday. 

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A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation has been launched.

Police remain at the scenePolice remain at the scene (Image: Newsquest)

A spokesman for Suffolk police said cordons remain in place in Burrell Road as officers continue to investigate the incident. 

A police plane was also spotted circling Ipswich just after the incident happened.

Speaking on Tuesday Detective Chief Inspector Tam Burgess said: "Emergency services, including a number of police resources, were deployed to the scene and those in the area will continue to see an increased police presence throughout tonight and the coming days.

Cordons remain in placeCordons remain in place (Image: Newsquest)

"A murder investigation has been launched and we are in the early stages of our enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, however it is believed the parties are known to each other.

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information, no matter how small you may feel it is."

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Suffolk police quoting the CAD 330 of August 6.