A police cordon is currently in place in Ipswich town centre. 

Suffolk police said it was dealing with an incident on Thursday morning, with roads closed and a cordon in place. 

Dial Lane and Thoroughfare have both been shut, while a cordon is in operation along Tavern Street, Princes Street and Buttermarket. 

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It follows reports of a burglary which was taking place at Carats Jewellers at 4.35am. 

A male suspect has reportedly climbed onto a roof.