Afternoons with Roger Noble

Noon - 3:00pm

Shania Twain

Man! I Feel Like A Woman! [Single]

Listen Live

Man Detained Under Mental Health Act After Pakefield Incident Arrests

Monday, 13 April 2020 01:00

A man arrested following an incident in Lowestoft has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

A man arrested following an incident in Lowestoft has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Police attended a property in Pakefield Street in Lowestoft at around 1.45pm on Thursday 9th April, following a report of a man threatening to harm himself. The 43-year-old man was arrested Good Friday evening, on suspicion of possession of a firearm with an intent to cause fear of violence. During the incident it is alleged a firearm was directed at a response officer, with other weapons also recovered from the address, which will be subject to specialist examination. No-one was hurt in the incident and there was no wider threat to the public.

More from Local News

Big News For Beccles Carnival 2026

A historic flypast has been announced as part of this year's Beccles Carnival celebrations.
Dutch Yacht Drama Off Suffolk's Coast

A Dutch yacht was towed safely into Lowestoft harbour after becoming stranded off the Suffolk coast when a rope became tangled around its propeller.
Suffolk to Wales Charity Walks Starts in Lowestoft

A 78-year-old charity fundraiser has set off from Lowestoft on a walk of more than 400 miles across England to St Davids in Wales.
Police Charge Bungay Man for Stalking

A Bungay man has been charged with four stalking offences involving two women who live outside Suffolk.
Extreme Heat Warning for East Suffolk

An Amber Warning for Extreme Heat has been issued as a hot spell is expected to bring a risk of impacts across Suffolk early next week.
Countdown to the First Light Festival on Lowestoft Seafront

Lowestoft’s seafront is preparing to come alive as the countdown begins to this year’s First Light Festival.
Vehicle Seized in Halesworth After Driver Found Without Insurance

Police in Halesworth have seized a vehicle after discovering the driver was not insured to drive it.
Bungay Community Support's Plea for New Volunteers

Bungay Community Support is looking for more volunteers to help at its community hub in the town centre.