Murder suspect in court over dog walker's death

Anita Rose was found unconscious in Brantham in July and later died in hospital

A man has appeared in court after being charged with murder following the death of woman who was walking her dog.

Anita Rose, 57, was found seriously injured by a member of the public in Brantham, Suffolk on 24 July. She died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge four days later.

Roy Barclay, 55, of no fixed address, was charged with murder on Tuesday.

He appeared at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning and at Ipswich Crown Court in the afternoon, where the judge scheduled a plea hearing for 31 January.

Mr Barclay spoke in court only to confirm his name and date of birth.

He was remanded in custody.