A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a dog walker was found unconscious on a path three months ago.
Anita Rose, 57, suffered injuries to her head and face while walking her springer spaniel in the Suffolk village of Brantham on July 24.
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Anita, 57, had left her house at around 5am on Wednesday 24 July 2024 to take her springer spaniel dog, Bruce, for a walk.
“But she was found critically injured by a member of the public at approximately 6:25am.
“She was found by a male cyclist lying on a track road near the sewage works and railway line, off Rectory Lane, unconscious and he called an ambulance.
“With her jacket taken, she was found wearing only her bra on her top half, as well as leggings and trainers on her lower half.
“Bruce’s lead was wrapped around her leg. The dog was not harmed.
“Anita was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital having sustained serious head injury and facial injuries, where she sadly died four days later on July 28
“This morning, officers arrested a 55-year-old man in Ipswich on suspicion of murder.
“The man is currently being questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre, where he remains.
“Specialist officers are supporting Anita’s family and keeping them updated on the investigation.
“Anyone with any information that may assist with this inquiry is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team.
“Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Anita’s death.
“The reward is only payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers, rather than the police.
“With Crimestoppers, computer IP addresses are never traced.
“Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.”
