A dog walker was left for dead on the street in a quiet village, with the attacker still at large.
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of Anita Rose, 57, in Brantham, Suffolk, have released an image of the victim, taken on the morning of the incident from a doorbell camera.
It follows an appeal to trace her mobile phone – an Apple iPhone – and a pink zip-up jacket police believe she was wearing just before the incident.
Police can confirm the victim’s name is Anita Rose, who had left her home around 5am to walk her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce.
On Wednesday 24 July, at around 6.25am, a member of the public found Anita lying on a railway line near the sewers and railway line, off Rectory Lane, unconscious, and called an ambulance. Officers were then called by the East of England Ambulance Service shortly after 8am.
Anita was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital after suffering a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition.
Detectives are working hard to determine how Anita sustained her injuries and are treating the incident as attempted murder.
The missing pink zip-up jacket is described as waterproof and is believed to be from an outdoor clothing brand, possibly Regatta.
Police believe the recovered jacket and iPhone may contain key information or evidence for the investigation.
A number of police investigations have been carried out, including investigative work, searches, home visits and CCTV analysis. Officers have continued to be visible in the area and engage with the local community. They would like to thank the public and media for their support so far in this investigation.
Specialist officers are supporting Anita’s family and keeping them informed of the progress of the investigation during this difficult time.
Anita’s family has asked police to issue the following statement on their behalf:
“Mum is a local woman who walked her beloved dog every day. As a family we are devastated and thank the public and media for their support so far. If anyone has any information please come forward and speak to the police.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Suffolk Police quoting 37/41580/24 via the MIPP portal or call police on 101. Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
