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Ipswich Man Pleads Guilty to Skateboard Vandalism Spree

Thomas Jeffery admitted to smashing windows of 16 businesses in central Ipswich, with sentencing set for June.

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Overview

  • Thomas Jeffery, 35, used a skateboard to smash windows of at least 16 businesses in Ipswich town centre during a late-night rampage.
  • The incident, which occurred before 12:40 am on May 2, targeted multiple streets, including Princes Street, Tavern Street, and Queen Street.
  • Businesses affected include Barclays, Honey + Harvey, Central Canteen, Zest, Subway, and Lush, with repair costs expected to reach tens of thousands of pounds.
  • Jeffery was swiftly arrested by Suffolk Police, pleaded guilty in Magistrates' Court, and has been remanded in custody until sentencing at Ipswich Crown Court in early June.
  • Suffolk Police continue to seek witness information and have urged anyone with details to come forward, referencing crime number 37/23309/25.