A mid Suffolk Turkish restaurant which suddenly closed last week plans to reopen under new management, it has emerged.

Lezzihh Bar & Grill opened in Stowmarket on Sunday, January 28 after taking over the former Prezzo in Ipswich Street in the town. 

But on Tuesday, February 13 the restaurant announced on its Facebook page that "due to a technical problem Lezzihh Bar & Grill will be closed for a few days."

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It has been confirmed that the restaurant will be reopening under new management. 

Mehmet Kutlubay, a spokesman for the restaurant, said: "Lezzihh Bar & Grill is under new management.

"We are doing some maintenance work at the moment."

A new reopening date has not been announced.

When the restaurant first opened, it promised to host events such as weddings and Christenings.

The new bar and grill was kitted out with a red carpet entrance, Versace wallpaper in the women's toilets and an outside seating area for the summer.