Met Office issues weather warning for ice in Suffolk including in Ipswich, Haverhill and Sudbury

As freezing temperatures hit Suffolk, the Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice in parts of the county.

A 12-hour warning for ice from 3pm today to 3am tomorrow has been issued, with the warning covering Haverhill, Sudbury, Ipswich and Felixstowe.

A cold weather alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, is currently in place until Friday, January 12, following days of heavy rain.

Parts of southern Britain including south Suffolk, are likely to see some snow showers during Monday afternoon and the first part of the night as well.

Forecasters are warning that ice and snow could lead to slippery surfaces.

Drivers have been advised to take extra care.