A 55-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Rose, who died following an attack during her morning dog walk in Brantham in July. Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, will appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Why it matters: This marks a significant development in the investigation into Anita's death, which has deeply affected Anita's family and the Brantham community.
Key details:
Barclay was arrested on Monday, 21 October, and charged the following day.
He will appear in court tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 October.
The case background: Anita left home around 5am on 24 July to walk her springer spaniel, Bruce. She was found unconscious by a cyclist near the sewage works and railway line at approximately 6:25am with serious head and facial injuries.
When found, she was wearing only a bra on her upper body, with leggings and trainers. Her dog Bruce was unharmed in the incident.
What's next: The case will now proceed through the courts, with the first hearing scheduled for Wednesday at Ipswich Magistrates' Court.
