Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses two weeks on from the suspected murder of a woman in Brantham.

Detectives investigating the death of Anita Rose, who was knocked unconscious on a dog walk before dying in hospital, have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses.

On Wednesday, July 24, 57-year-old Ms Rose left her home address at about 5am to walk her dog, a Springer Spaniel named Bruce.

Anita Rose was caught on camera in the hours before she was found unconscious in Brantham (Image: Suffolk Police) The mother-of-six was found unconscious and with a serious head injury near Rectory Lane at about 6.30am before being taken to hospital, where she died several days later.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 37-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of handling stolen goods - they have both been released on bail until October 25.

A man in his 20s from Brantham was then arrested on suspicion of murder, but has also been released on bail on the condition of not entering Brantham and Manningtree, and to return to police on October 24.

Detective Superintendent Mike BrownDetective Superintendent Mike Brown (Image: Jude Holden)

Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: “It has now been two weeks since Anita was attacked and we continue to work hard to establish the circumstances around her death.

“The response we have received via our Major Incident Public Portal and questionnaires have been invaluable and it’s important that the public continue to engage with us.

"We are particularly interested in hearing about anyone seen in the areas between Newmill Lane and Rectory Lane, near the railway line and the sewage treatment plant, between 6am and 6.30am.

"If you have information – no matter how insignificant this may seem – we want to hear from you. It could be critical in pursuing and opening up new lines of enquiries.

“We also urge people to please refrain from speculating about the incident, to allow the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings to take place.”

Detectives continue to search for Ms Rose's pink zip-up jacket which is described as waterproof in material and believed to be from an outdoor clothing brand, possibly from Regatta.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/41580/24.