Ipswich McDonald's stabbing: Four arrested - BBC News
The attack at a branch of McDonald's in Ipswich is the third stabbing in the town in the past two weeks.
Forensic officers searched the scene of the stabbing in Ipswich

Four people have been arrested over a stabbing at a fast food restaurant that left a boy aged 16 critically injured.

The attack happened at about 19:30 BST on Wednesday at the McDonald's in Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich.

The unidentified teenager was taken to Ipswich Hospital with "life-threatening injuries" but is now expected to make a full recovery, Suffolk Police said.

Police are questioning the arrested people. It is the third stabbing in the town in the past two weeks.

The stabbing at McDonald's is the third in a fortnight in Ipswich

Suffolk Police said "the victim is stable, is actually awake and talking and is expected to make a full recovery" but had not yet been interviewed about the attack.

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Det Ch Supt Simon Parkes said: "We are at the hospital supporting the victim's family.

"The support of the public remains absolutely crucial and I urge anyone who may have the slightest information to call us straight away."

The attack happened at McDonald's in Ravenswood Avenue

The attack took place close to Ipswich Academy.

Principal Helen Winn said staff and pupils were shocked at the news, adding: "We regularly talk to the students about issues like knife crime and how to stay safe."

A McDonald's spokeswoman said: "We are doing everything we can to support all crew involved in the incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man involved."

This stabbing was a mile away from where 17-year-old Tavis Spencer-Aitkens was fatally stabbed in Packard Avenue 11 days ago.

There was a second attack in Pauline Street on Monday, where a man was stabbed in the torso and legs.

The area around the Ravenswood McDonalds in Ipswich was sealed off

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