Man from Saxmundham Area Wanted

Friday, 20 March 2026 15:15

Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man from the Saxmundham area.

Officers are looking for 37-year-old Scott Abbott, who is wanted in connection with assault offences.

He is described as white, around 6ft 1in tall, of medium build and with close-shaved ginger hair.

Police say Abbott is known in Saxmundham and also has links to Leiston.

Anyone who believes they know where he is, or who has any information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact East CID at Lowestoft Police Station quoting reference 37/13491/26.

Information can be passed to Suffolk Police via their website or by calling 101. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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