A woman has died after she was 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.
Ms Rose had left her house at around 5am to take her springer spaniel, called Bruce, for a walk.
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 mum was well known and loved in the community. She was brutally taken from us devastatingly too early, and we have been robbed of so much time with her.
“She wasn’t just a mum of six, she was also a grandma to 13, a long-term 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 for everyone to cherish their time with their family and loved ones.”
Suffolk Police said a 45-year-old man from the Ipswich area was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of attempted murder. He has since been re-arrested 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 pair have since been released on police bail with conditions to return on 25 October.
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The force said officers had located and recovered a missing Apple iPhone, but the pink zip-up jacket police believe Ms Rose was wearing before the attack is still missing.
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Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: “This is a very serious incident following which Anita has now sadly died of her injuries.
“The family continue to be supported by specially trained police officers as part of the investigation.”
“The investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the offence continues, as do enquiries to establish the cause of death.”
