Police identify two new locations of interest in Brantham murder probe

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail

Author: Sian RochePublished 5th Aug 2024

Two new locations of interest have been identified in relation to the murder of a dog walker in Suffolk.

Anita Rose, 57, was found injured and unconscious near Rectory Lane in Brantham on July 24.

She had taken her springer spaniel for a walk at about 5am and was found by a member of the public at about 6.25am.

She was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where she died on July 28.

Suffolk Police said they had identified two further locations of interest in the Newmill Lane area, and cordons were put in place on Sunday.

They said there will be a continued police presence in the area.

Police are still searching for the pink jacket Ms Rose was wearing. The jacket is a zip-up, waterproof jacket and is believed to be from an outdoor clothing brand, possibly Regatta.

Three people have been arrested in connection with Ms Rose's death.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder last Wednesday and bailed on Saturday until October 24.

A 45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 37-year-old woman who was held on suspicion of handling stolen goods, have been released on police bail to return on October 25.

A post-mortem examination failed to establish the cause of Ms Rose's death, after which Suffolk Police said officers were continuing to investigate the case as murder.

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