Additional cordons placed after Brantham, near Ipswich, murder of Anita Rose as officers continue to investigate

Additional cordons have been placed as officers continue to investigate the murder of Anita Rose.

Two areas in the Newmill Lane area of Brantham were taped off this afternoon and residents can continue to expect a police presence in the village going into next week.

Officers have continued to explore as many avenues as possible, including forensic work, searches, house-to-house enquiries and CCTV analysis.

Anita was found injured and unconscious on a track road near Rectory Lane by a member of the public at 6:25am on July 24, having left her house in Palfrey Heights at 5am to walk her dog.

Officers were called to the scene by the East of England Ambulance Service shortly after 8am.

She suffered injuries to her head and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where she died last Sunday.

While she was in hospital, her family spoke of their devastation.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. All have been bailed.

Police are still searching for the pink jacket Anita was seen wearing prior to the incident.

Anyone who can aid the investigation should contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference, 37/41580/24.