A large police presence was spotted in the Burrell Road area of Ipswich as detectives have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a woman.

The woman, aged in her 20s, died after being attacked shortly after 7pm on Tuesday, Suffolk police said.

Cordons were promptly put in place and they remained there as of 7.30am on Wednesday.

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Part of the road was sealed off, though rail passengers were still able to access Ipswich station by taking a diversion route.

Police have said people can expect to see a larger police presence in the area in the coming days as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Suffolk police, quoting CAD 330 of August 6.