The tragic final movements of a mother-of-six have been revealed before she was found unconscious on remote country path and sadly later died.
Cops have asked for any CCTV or doorbell footage near where Anita Rose was found with serious head injuries while on a dog walk as they continue to investigate.
Ms Rose died four days after she was found on a usually ‘safe and peaceful’ countryside path near to Rectory Lane in Brantham, Suffolk, early on Wednesday morning.
She had gone on a walk with her beloved springer spaniel Bruce, who ‘heroically stayed with her and alerted passersby’.
Ms Rose’s son called him an ‘amazing dog’ and reassured concerned locals that the loyal pooch is safe.
Yesterday, the family of the 57-year-old paid tribute to the ‘well known and loved mum’, as police held a man, 45, on suspicion of murder.
Police have released a map showing the route they believe the dog walker took before she was injured, and ask anyone who saw her to come forward.
Residents have been left reeling from the tragedy, left ‘scared’ after the incident in the sleepy area where ‘you don’t get anything like that happening’.
Anita Rose died four days after she was found unconscious on a usually ‘safe and peaceful’ countryside path near to Rectory Lane in Brantham, Suffolk, early on Wednesday morning
Anita Rose, pictured with her partner Richard Jones, was described as a ‘loved mum’
She had gone on a walk with her beloved springer spaniel Bruce (pictured), who ‘heroically stayed with her and alerted passers by’
CCTV images issued by Suffolk Police of Ms Rose before she was found in Brantham
Anita Rose, 57, was found near to Rectory Lane, Brantham, along a footpath (above)
Officers on the scene where the dog walker was reportedly attacked in Brantham, Suffolk
Family yesterday said the mother-of-six was ‘brutally taken from us devastatingly too early, and we have been robbed of so much time with her’.
Police are today conducting house to house enquiries, searches of the scene and surrounding areas, as well as searching through CCTV footage in the quiet village.
CCTV footage released by Suffolk Police showed Ms Rose leaving her house at around 5am to take her dog out.
But what should have been a relaxing walk ended in tragedy, as at 6:25am, a member of public found Ms Rose lying on a track road near the sewage works and railway line, off Rectory Lane, unconscious.
They called an ambulance, and police officers were then called by the East of England Ambulance Service shortly after 8am.
Ms Rose was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital having sustained a serious head injury and sadly passed on Sunday morning.
The day before – on Saturday – a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
That same day, a 37-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods in connection with the incident.
Both were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and have since been released on conditional police bail.
Detectives are continuing to search for Ms Rose’s pink zip-up jacket which police believe she was wearing immediately prior to the incident.
The missing jacket is described as waterproof in material and believed to be from an outdoor clothing brand, possibly from Regatta.
Police have added extra patrols to the area and advised residents to remain ‘vigilant’ if going for a walk and to tell someone where they are going and when they should be back.
Anita Rose tragically died four days after she was found with serious head injuries
Police are pictured yesterday searching for Ms Rose’s pink jacket
Ms Rose was found on a usually ‘safe and peaceful’ countryside path near to Rectory Lane
Police on the country track where Ms Rose was discovered on Wednesday at around 6.30am
Police resume their search for the missing pink zip up jacket near the footpath
Detectives are continuing to search for Ms Rose’s pink zip-up jacket which police believe she was wearing immediately prior to the incident
Ms Rose’s son Ash Rose has posted an appeal on Facebook for the public to help police with their investigation.
He wrote: ‘The person responsible for doing this to my mum and my children’s Granma is still out there!
‘Our family appreciates the kind words but please please SHARE and SPEAK to friends or family who may know something no matter how small or insignificant they think it might be and please urge them to contact the police. Thank you.’
Anita Rose’s son Ash Rose has posted an appeal on Facebook for the public to help police with their investigation
And her partner Richard Jones posted: ‘This was my beautiful Anita absolute heartbroken love you always and forever in my heart.’
In addition, a touching tribute issued by her family read: ‘Our mum was well known and loved in the community.
‘She was brutally taken from us devastatingly too early, and we have been robbed of so much time with her.
‘She wasn’t just a mum of six, she was also a grandma to 13, a long-term partner, a mother-in-law and a special friend to so many.
‘Someone somewhere must know something, and we urge them to come forward. We want to thank everyone for their love and support. All we ask is for everyone to cherish their time with their family and loved ones.’
Following the incident, anxious Brantham residents have spoken of their fears of returning to the usually ‘safe and peaceful’ countryside path.
Bradley James, 28, a tractor driver who lives in the area, said: ‘Dog walkers always use these paths.
‘It’s quite tragic, really – you don’t get anything like that happening in this village.
‘A lot of people are a bit nervous to go walking their dogs. My mum is scared because you don’t know what’s going on.’
Ian Swan, 58, from nearby Mistley, added: ‘It always seems very safe down there usually. There’s plenty of people around – I’ve never been out here and not met someone.
‘But I’ve never heard of any problems down here.’
Rosie Rawlinson said she walked her dogs three to four times a day along the route but ‘absolutely’ felt she could continue doing so.
She said: ‘Nothing like this has ever happened like this in the four and a half years I’ve been here. I was scared this morning on my early walk, I must admit.’
Simon Harley, a councillor on Suffolk County Council, added: ‘I am of course shocked and saddened by this incident and my thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family.
‘Brantham is normally such a safe and peaceful place with amazing people, and I am sure this incident is a one-off, but I would urge people to take sensible precautions at this time.’
Police on the scene on a country track in Brantham, Suffolk, after the attack
Police combing the scene where Ms Rose, 57, was discovered on Wednesday morning
Police search fields near to where Ms Rose was found as they continue to investigate
Detective Supt Mike Brown said: ‘Residents will continue to see additional police officers patrolling and engaging in the area.
‘We recognise that many people will feel concerned, but I can reassure you that we are working hard to identify what has taken place and that this investigation is a priority for the Constabulary.
‘If people are concerned about going out for a walk, I would advise them to remain vigilant, tell someone where you are going, what time you expect to be back and let them know when you are home.
‘Anita’s family continue to be supported by specially trained police officers as part of the investigation. We appreciate it’s a very difficult time for them and we therefore ask for people not to speculate on social media about this incident.
‘Anita was wearing a pink zip-up jacket which we believe she had on immediately prior to the incident.
‘To help with this, we are now releasing a map detailing the route we believe Anita walked on Wednesday morning.
‘We are keen to speak to anyone who saw anything on Wednesday in these areas, or anyone travelling on trains towards Ipswich or Manningtree on that morning who saw anything that they think might be useful to the police investigation.
‘We are also keen to speak to anyone living in the area that has CCTV or doorbell cameras.
‘I am extremely grateful for the support the community and the media have given us so far. This assistance we receive is absolutely key.’
Suffolk Police will be working alongside their partners at the British Transport Police to establish any further potential lines of enquiries and are planning to conduct an anniversary check in the Rectory Lane area on Wednesday 31 July.
Anyone with information that may assist with the inquiry is urged to contact Suffolk Police quoting 37/41580/24,
