A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a dog walker was found unconscious on a path three months ago.
Anita Rose, 57, suffered injuries to her head and face while walking her springer spaniel in the Suffolk village of Brantham on July 24.
A £20,000 reward has been issued for information about the murder of Anita Rose[/caption]
Anita, 57, was found unconscious at around 6.25am on July 24[/caption]
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Anita, 57, had left her house at around 5am to take her dog Bruce for a walk.
But a cyclist found her lying “critically injured” and unconscious on a track near the local sewage works and railway line at around 6.25am.
Anita was found wearing only her bra on her top half, as well as leggings and trainers on her lower half – with her jacket taken.
The “much-loved” gran’s black phone case and Samsung earbuds had also been taken.
Springer spaniel Bruce’s lead was wrapped around Anita’s leg but the dog was not harmed.
Anita was raced to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where she died four days later on July 28.
This morning, cops arrested a 55-year-old man in nearby Ipswich on suspicion of murder.
The man remains in custody at a police station while detectives quiz him.
Specialist cops are supporting Anita’s family and keeping them updated on the investigation.
Anyone with any information that may help detectives is urged to get in touch.
Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Anita’s death.
The reward is only payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers, rather than the police.
Crimestoppers’ Phil Breckon said: “This is a shocking and very sad situation and Anita’s heartbroken family deserve answers and justice.
“We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why our charity is here for you.
“You can make a difference by passing on what you know whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity.
“That means no police, no courts, no witness statements. Please speak up anonymously.
“No one will ever know you contacted us. You may think your information is insignificant – but it could make all the difference.”
