Crimestoppers £20k reward for murder inquiry help

Anita Rose died in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge from her injuries

Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for anyone able to offer "key information" in a murder investigation.

Anita Rose, 57, from Brantham, Suffolk, was out walking her springer spaniel in the village on 24 July when she was attacked and later died in hospital.

Three people have so far been arrested and released on bail in connection with the incident but officers are yet to charge anyone.

Philip Breckon, Crimestoppers regional manager, said Ms Rose's family deserved "answers and justice".

"We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police, which is why our charity is here for you," he said.

"We’ve been passing on information about crime while guaranteeing anonymity since we were established decades ago. It’s a promise we’ve always kept."

Crimestoppers' reward is available for three months and will expire on 3 January next year.

"You may think your information is insignificant, however, it could make all the difference," Mr Breckon added.

Police believe Anita Rose was wearing a bright pink Regatta waterproof zip-up jacket prior to the incident

Ms Rose was discovered unconscious by a member of the public at 06:25 BST on 24 July near the Anglian Water sewage works and railway line off Rectory Lane in Brantham.

An ambulance was called before the police were then contacted at 08:00.

She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died four days later on 28 July.

A 45-year-old man was first arrested on suspicion of attempted murder before he was later re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 37-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. They were both released on conditional bail until October.

A third person, a man in his 20s from the village, was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail also with conditions to return to police in October.

Officers continue to appeal to find a missing jacket they believe Ms Rose was wearing at the time she was attacked.

It has been described as a cerise Regatta Calderdale II jacket, while her black phone case - described as a wallet-style quilted cover, with gold crown and stud detail - has not been found.