34-year-old charged with sexual assault in Stowmarket

Officers investigating an allegation of sexual assault occurring in Stowmarket at the weekend have charged a man in connection with the incident.

The offence took place at approximately 1.15am on Sunday, June 4, in Ipswich Road.

The victim had been walking away from Stowmarket town centre towards Combs Ford through Lockington Road, when she became aware of a man walking close behind her.

The man walked past her and then turned around and grabbed hold of her, before assaulting her. An approaching car then disturbed the assailant and he ran away.

On Monday, June 5, a 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Constantin Tulba, of Edgecomb Road, Stowmarket, has subsequently been charged with sexual assault.

He was remanded in custody and appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Wednesday, June 7, where he was subsequently remanded for a further hearing on July 5.