A woman has died after being attacked while walking her dog in Suffolk.
Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious by a member of the public lying on a track near Rectory Lane, Brantham, at around 6.25am on Wednesday.
Mrs Rose had left her house around 5am to walk her springer spaniel, called Bruce.
She suffered a head injury and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for treatment but died this morning.
Ms Rose’s family paid tribute to her in a statement, saying: “Our mother was well known and loved in the community. She was taken from us so suddenly too soon, and we have been deprived of much time with her.
“She was not only a mother of six, she was also a grandmother to 13, a long-time 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 that everyone cherishes the time they have with their family and loved ones.”
Suffolk Police said a 45-year-old man from the Ipswich area was arrested Saturday on suspicion of attempted murderHe has since been rearrested on suspicion of murder.
A 37-year-old woman from the Ipswich area was also arrested yesterday on suspicion of handling stolen goods in connection with the incident.
The couple have since been released on police bail with conditions that they return on October 25.
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Police said officers located and recovered a missing Apple iPhone, but the pink zip-up jacket police believe Ms Rose was wearing before the attack remains missing.
Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: “This was a very serious incident as a result of which Anita sadly died as a result of her injuries.
“The family continues to be supported by specially trained police officers as part of the investigation.”
“The investigation to establish all the circumstances surrounding the offence is continuing, as are the searches to establish the cause of death.”
