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Man arrested in connection with Brantham, near Ipswich, murder of Anita Rose released on bail

By Ash Jones
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ash.jones@iliffepublishing.co.uk
Published: 16:43, 03 August 2024
 | Updated: 16:55, 03 August 2024

A man arrested in connection with the murder of Anita Rose has been released on bail.

SuffolkNews reported yesterday that detectives were given an extension by a court to question a man in his 20s from Brantham, who was arrested on Wednesday.

He was the third person arrested in relation to the murder of the 57-year-old mum of six in Brantham.

Anita Rose, 57, passed away at Addenbrooke's Hospital on Sunday after being attacked in Brantham on June 24. Picture: Suffolk Police
Anita Rose, 57, passed away at Addenbrooke's Hospital on Sunday after being attacked in Brantham on June 24. Picture: Suffolk Police

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 on Sunday.

The map detailing Anita's walk. Picture: Suffolk Police
The map detailing Anita's walk. Picture: Suffolk Police

The man was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre after his arrest.

He is due to answer bail on October 24.

As part of these conditions, he is not to enter Brantham or Manningtree.

Inquiries into the murder continue.

Anita Rose, 57, who had been walking her springer spaniel Bruce, was discovered by a member of the public lying face down on a track off Rectory Lane, in Brantham, on Wednesday at about 6.25am. Picture: Suffolk Police
Anita Rose, 57, who had been walking her springer spaniel Bruce, was discovered by a member of the public lying face down on a track off Rectory Lane, in Brantham, on Wednesday at about 6.25am. Picture: Suffolk Police
Detective superintendent Mike Brown, head of the joint major investigation team, at the scene of the incident in Brantham. Picture: Suffolk Police
Detective superintendent Mike Brown, head of the joint major investigation team, at the scene of the incident in Brantham. Picture: Suffolk Police

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

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