A woman who was found injured and unconscious has died days after being attacked.

Emergency services were called to a track near to Rectory Lane in Brantham on Wednesday morning, July 24, shortly before 6.30am.

Anita Rose had left her house at approximately 5am to take her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, for a walk, but she was found unconscious lying on a track road near the sewage works and railway line.

Anita RoseAnita Rose (Image: Suffolk police)

She was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, but died on Sunday morning, July 28.

Suffolk Police were treating the attack as an attempted murder and arrested a 45-year-old man from the Ipswich area on Saturday afternoon. He has since been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 37-year-old woman, also from the Ipswich area, was also arrested on Saturday on suspicion of handling stolen goods in connection with the incident. 

Officers have also been able to locate and recover the missing mobile phone – an Apple iPhone. The pink zip-up jacket, which police believe Anita was wearing immediately prior to the incident, is still missing.

The pair were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, and have been released on bail with conditions to return on October 25.

In a statement, Ms Rose's said: “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.”

Detective Superintendent Mike Brown at the scene of the attack.Detective Superintendent Mike Brown at the scene of the attack. (Image: Jude Holden)

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.

"Though I can now confirm that the scene has been lifted on Rectory Lane.

“Local residents should expect to see a continued police presence over the next few days while enquiries take place, while additional officers will also be in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.

“Whilst searches and house to house enquiries take place, we are keen to speak to anyone who saw anything on Wednesday that they think might be useful to the police investigation and anyone living in the area that has CCTV or doorbell cameras.”