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Anita Rose dies following attack in Brantham

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A woman who was found seriously injured on a track near Rectory Lane in Brantham last week has died in hospital. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.

Anita Rose, a mother of six and grandmother of 13, died on Sunday morning at Addenbrooke's Hospital after being found unconscious on a track near the sewage works and railway line off Rectory Lane in Brantham on Wednesday 24 July.

Rose left her house around 05:00 to walk her springer spaniel, Bruce.

A member of the public discovered her unconscious body at approximately 6:25am and called an ambulance.

Suffolk Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of murder and a 37-year-old woman from Ipswich on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

Both have been released on bail until 25 October 2024.

Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: "This is a very serious incident following which Anita has now sadly died of her injuries. The investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the offence continues, as do enquiries to establish the cause of death."

Police have recovered Rose's missing mobile phone but are still searching for a pink zip-up jacket she was believed to be wearing before the incident.

Rose's family released a statement through the police, 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."

Residents can expect an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as investigations continue. Police urge anyone with information, CCTV, or doorbell camera footage to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/41580/24, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Hays Travel confirmed as new tenant for former GAME store on Tavern Street

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Hays Travel is moving a few doors down the road into the vacant former GAME unit on Tavern Street, with the interior fit-out already underway.

The big picture: The store has been empty since March 2022, when GAME relocated to the Sports Direct building on Carr Street ahead of its permanent move to the former BHS building in Butter Market along with other Frasers Group brands.

The former GAME unit on Tavern Street in Ipswich
Hays are moving into the former GAME unit on Tavern StreetOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The details:

  • Hays Travel will be relocating a very short distance from its current location at 36 Tavern Street into the former GAME premises

  • Fitting out work is already in full swing at the new location

  • The former GAME store closed in March 2022 and has been vacant since

  • In April 2024, the building's owner applied to convert the upper floors into three new flats

What's next: It remains unclear whether Hays Travel will occupy all three floors or just the ground-floor retail space and whether plans to convert the upper levels into residential units will proceed.

Hays Travel at 36 Tavern Street in Ipswich
Hays currently operate just a few doors down the road at 36 Tavern StreetOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The bottom line: After standing empty for over two years, the former GAME store will soon welcome customers again. Meanwhile, a few seconds down the road, 36 Tavern Street will seek a new tenant.

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