Two women have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was injured following a fight in Ipswich.

Police were called to Serpentine Road, in south-east Ipswich, at about 2.45am on Wednesday to reports that a man had been injured following an altercation with two women.

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Police say they believe the three people involved all knew each other previously.

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The two women, both in their 20s, were taken to Martlesham police investigation centre for questioning where they remain.

It is said that the man was taken to hospital following the incident.