Man denies possessing homemade weapons at Ipswich home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Filip Szkudlarek, 30, has pleaded not guilty to possessing multiple homemade weapons at his Ipswich home.

Filip Szkudlarek, 30, of Curriers Lane in central Ipswich, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 27 October for a mention hearing. He faces three charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place, all relating to alleged offences on 22 October 2025.

The first charge alleges that Szkudlarek possessed multiple homemade or adapted weapons at his home capable of causing serious harm, including clubs with nails protruding from the top and a hooked push knife. The second charge alleges he possessed nunchucks, while the third alleges he had a flick knife at his home address.

Szkudlarek pleaded not guilty to all three charges on 20 February. Because he has denied the charges, he will return to court for trial.

How it is being reported

• Man denies possessing nail-studded clubs, nunchucks and other homemade weaponsA man has pleaded not guilty to possessing multiple homemade weapons, including clubs with nails protruding from them in his Ipswich home.East Anglian Daily Times · 28 Oct, 14:00
• Man denies possessing nail-studded clubs, nunchucks and other homemade weaponsA man has pleaded not guilty to possessing multiple homemade weapons, including clubs with nails protruding from them in his Ipswich home.Ipswich Star · 28 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Filip Szkudlarek · Ipswich · Suffolk Magistrates' Court · Curriers Lane

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