Brantham murder: further tests needed to establish cause of death
Anita’s family have been informed of this latest update and continue to be supported by specialised officers.
A Home Office post-mortem examination has taken place yesterday (Monday 29 July) afternoon following the death of Anita Rose who was left in a serious condition following a murder in Brantham.
A cause of death has not been established and will be subject to further tests. The Major Investigation Team continue to investigate this as a murder.
Anita’s family have been informed of this latest update and continue to be supported by specialised officers.
Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: “Officers are continuing to to establish the full circumstances surrounding Anita’s death. We will pursue all lines of enquiry to understand what led up to this event.
“Our thoughts, as always, remain with Anita’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“We completely understand and empathise with the concern some members of the Brantham community have expressed about the fact a male who has been arrested on suspicion of murder was subsequently bailed.
“It is important to understand that at times it may be necessary to make arrests in serious and complex investigations based on the evidence available at that time to fully understand the role individuals may have played in any offences identified. As such, a person’s status in an investigation may change as the case develops which may result in options such as Bail being used.
“We remain in close liaison with our other relevant community groups and representatives and repeat what we have said previously that we are working extremely hard to find out who was responsible."
“Tomorrow, Wednesday 31 July, our officers will be conducting anniversary checks in the Rectory Lane area and on Train services between Ipswich and Manningtree. As part of this officers will be distributing leaflets which contain details of the investigation and a QR code to our Major Investigations Portal.
“As ever, we are keen to speak to anyone who saw anything on Wednesday that they think might be useful to the police investigation and anyone living in the area that has CCTV or doorbell cameras.
“If you have any information, please do come forward.”
Anyone with any information or has any knowledge of the incident that could help the police with their enquiries should contact Suffolk police, quoting 37/41580/24.