PHIL COLLINS FROM IPSWICH JAILED FOR TERRIFYING RAPE IN GIPPESWYK PARK
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Ipswich Rapist
In a case that has spanned over two decades, Phil Collins, a 50-year-old resident of Ipswich, was sentenced to a decade behind bars for a brutal and terrifying sexual assault that took place in Gippeswyk Park in January 1990. The attack, which left a lasting impact on the victim, was revisited by Suffolk Police in 2008 after advancements in forensic science provided new avenues for investigation.
Collins, who had consistently denied any involvement in the crime, was ultimately found guilty at Ipswich Crown Court following a thorough review of evidence. The court heard that the assault was particularly heinous, with the judge describing it as a
Collins, who had consistently denied any involvement in the crime, was ultimately found guilty at Ipswich Crown Court following a thorough review of evidence. The court heard that the assault was particularly heinous, with the judge describing it as a