A 55-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Rose, 57, following a three-month-long police investigation into her death in Brantham, Suffolk.
Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, was charged on Tuesday evening after being arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday morning. He is scheduled to appear before Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The charges stem from an incident on July 24, when Ms Rose was found unconscious on a track near the railway line off Rectory Lane at approximately 6:25 am. She had left her house at around 5 am to take her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, for a walk.
When emergency services discovered Ms Rose, she was only wearing a bra on her top half, along with leggings and trainers. Her jacket was missing. CCTV footage from the morning shows Ms Rose walking her usual route before she was attacked.
Ms Rose was transported to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge in critical condition, having sustained significant head and brain injuries. Despite medical efforts, she died four days later on Sunday, July 28.
Suffolk Constabulary has confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, and they are appealing for anyone with information about Ms Rose’s final movements to come forward. A spokesperson stated: “This has been a complex investigation, and we remain committed to securing justice for Anita and her family.
The mother of six’s tragic death has shocked the local community, and police have increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance and gather further information.
