Police appeal for information following death of Suffolk woman who was attacked while walking her dog | UK news

Criminal police are investigating the murder of a woman who died after being attacked while walking her dog. They are now appealing for information from rail passengers who may have seen something.

Anita Rose, 57, left her home around 5 a.m. Wednesday to walk her springer spaniel, Bruce, in Brantham, Suffolk police said.

The mother of six children was found lying unconscious on a path by a passerby at around 6:25 a.m. and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with serious head injuries, where she died on Sunday.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Saturday and was re-arrested on suspicion of murder following Rose’s death. He was released on bail until October 25, as was a 37-year-old woman from the Ipswich area who was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen goods in connection with the incident.

Speaking at force headquarters on Monday, Det Supt Mike Brown of Suffolk Police’s major investigation team appealed for information.

He said officers are looking for a pink zip-up jacket made of waterproof material and possibly from the Regatta brand, which Rose is said to have been wearing the jacket immediately before the incident. He wants anyone who might have seen the jacket to come forward.

Brown said police will release a map showing the route they believe Rose took and want to speak to anyone who saw anything in those areas on Wednesday.

He added that officers were also keen to obtain footage from local CCTV and video doorbells and to speak to anyone who was travelling on the train towards Ipswich or Manningtree that morning and saw anything that could be of use to the investigation.

Brown said: “Our investigative team continues to carry out a large number of enquiries to establish the circumstances of Anita’s injuries and subsequent death. This work includes house-to-house interviews, searches of the scene and the area where Anita was found, as well as searching CCTV footage and ongoing forensic work.

“Residents will continue to experience increased police presence and patrols in the area over the coming days as our investigation continues.

“I realise that many people are concerned but I can assure you that we are working hard to find out what happened and that this investigation is a priority for the police.

“If people are afraid to go for a walk, I advise them to stay alert, tell someone where they are going, when they expect to be back and let them know when they are back home.”

He added that officers are supporting Rose’s family. “We know this is a very difficult time for them at the moment and that’s why I would ask people not to speculate about this incident on social media.”

“Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact Suffolk Police quoting 37/41580/24 or online via the major events public portal which can be found on the Suffolk Constabulary website.”