Brantham murder probe: Map shows movements of Anita Rose

A murder investigation into the death of mother-of-six Ms Rose is ongoing after she was attacked in Brantham on Wednesday, July 24. 

The 57-year-old was found by a member of the public lying on a track road near to Rectory Lane in Brantham, near to the sewage works and railway line, at about 6.25am.

The route Anita Rose took in Brantham (Image: Suffolk Police)

Ms Rose had left her home at approximately 5am to take her dog, a Springer Spaniel named Bruce, for a walk. 

She was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with a serious head injury before police confirmed on Sunday evening she had died that morning.

Suffolk police's Major Investigation Team said it is "working hard" to establish the circumstances around her injuries and subsequent death.

This work to includes house-to-house enquiries, searches of the scene where Ms Rose was found and surrounding areas, as well as searching through CCTV footage and on-going forensic work.

Police at the scene on Thursday morning (Image: Jude Holden)

Additionally, Suffolk police will be working alongside British Transport Police to establish any further potential lines of enquiries and are planning to conduct an anniversary check in the Rectory Lane area on Wednesday, July 31.

At about 1pm on Saturday, Suffolk police officers arrested a 45-year-old man from the Ipswich area on suspicion of attempted murder.

He was subsequently re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 37-year-old woman, also from the Ipswich area, was also arrested on Saturday on suspicion of handling stolen goods in connection with the incident. 

The pair were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, and have been released on bail with conditions to return on October 25.

Speaking at a press conference at Martlesham police station on Monday afternoon, Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: "Our investigation team continues to progress a large number on inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding Anita's injuries and her subsequent death.

"This work includes house to house enquiries, searches at the scene and surrounding area where Anita was found and searching through CCTV footage and forensic work."

In a statement, Ms Rose's family said: “Our mum was well known and loved in the community.

"She was brutally taken from us devastatingly too early, and we have been robbed of so much time with her.

“She wasn’t just a mum of six, she was also a grandma to 13, a long-term partner, a mother-in-law and a special friend to so many.

"Someone somewhere must know something, and we urge them to come forward.

"We want to thank everyone for their love and support.

"All we ask is for everyone to cherish their time with their family and loved ones.”

Anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour in the area, or who has knowledge of the incident that could help police in their enquiries, should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/41580/24.