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One witness identified in Anita Rose murder investigation, police still seek second

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Suffolk Police have identified one of two potential witnesses in the Anita Rose murder investigation in Brantham. The search continues for the second individual, who police believe may hold crucial information about the case.

Why it matters: This development could provide valuable insights into the circumstances surrounding Anita's death as investigators work to piece together the events of July 24th.

Key details:

  • One potential witness has been identified and is assisting police with enquiries.

  • Detectives are still seeking to identify the second individual from the CCTV appeal.

  • Police presence in Brantham has increased as officers conduct further house-to-house enquiries.

A man walking
Police are seeking this man, who is believed to be a potential witness in the caseSuffolk Police

What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Mike Brown stated, "We have not yet identified the second individual from our CCTV appeal and remain keen to speak to them as they may hold key information that could assist with our enquiries. I want to make it clear that this person is not a suspect."

The investigation so far:

  • Anita Rose, 57, died on 28 July from injuries sustained during her morning dog walk on 24 July.

  • Her phone tracking app shows her walk started at 5am and was manually stopped at 6:03am near The Street.

  • Police are particularly interested in sightings between 6am and 6:30am on 24 July.

  • Anita's Regatta Calderdale II jacket and black phone case remain missing.

Anita Rose
Anita Rose, 57, died on 28 July from injuries sustained during her morning dog walk on 24 JulySuffolk Police

What's next: Police urge anyone with information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, to come forward as they continue to seek the second individual from the CCTV images.

The bottom line: Anyone with information should contact Suffolk Police quoting 37/41580/24 via the MIPP Portal, Crimestoppers, or by calling 101.

Today's traffic restrictions and planned roadworks in Ipswich

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There are 7 traffic restrictions and 14 planned roadworks in Ipswich today. Check before you travel.

Traffic restrictions in Ipswich

Today

Albion Wharf: Road closure in place on Foundry Lane until December 3rd for streetworks by Suffolk County Council.

Bridge Street: Diversion route in place until December 3rd for streetworks by Suffolk County Council.

College Street: Diversion route in place until December 3rd for streetworks by Suffolk County Council.

Newbourne Road, Brightwell: Access only restrictions in place today for streetworks.

Packard Avenue: Road closure in place until November 15th for streetworks.

Rands Circle: Diversion route in place until November 15th for streetworks.

The Street, Newbourne: Diversion route in place today for streetworks.

Tomorrow

Bramford Road, Claydon: Diversion route will be in place for streetworks.

Church Lane, Westerfield: Diversion route will be in place for streetworks.

Dove Street: Give and take traffic management will be in place for streetworks.

Ipswich Road, Culpho: Road closure and diversion route will be in place for streetworks.

Paper Mill Lane, Bramford: Road closure will be in place for streetworks.

Paper Mill Lane, Claydon: Access only restrictions will be in place for streetworks.

Renfrew Road: Road closure will be in place for streetworks.

Regent Street: Give and take traffic management will be in place for streetworks.

Selkirk Road: Diversion route will be in place for streetworks.

St Helens Street: Multiple sections will have give and take traffic management for streetworks.

Tuddenham Lane, Westerfield: Road closure will be in place for streetworks.

Wellesley Road: Give and take traffic management will be in place for streetworks.

Planned roadworks in Ipswich

Today

A12 Martlesham: Lane closure in place until November 14th for CityFibre works.

A14: Lane closure between Junction 57 and 56 for communications works.

A137 From The Strand to Ipswich Road, Wherstead: Lane closure for carriageway reinstatement.

Birkfield Drive: Give and take traffic management for Anglian Water works until November 15th.

Bridgwater Road: Give and take traffic management for Anglian Water works until November 15th.

College Street: Lane closure until November 20th for installation of foul and surface water sewer connections.

Dombey Road: Give and take traffic management for Anglian Water works until November 15th.

Foundry Lane: Road closure until December 3rd for installation of foul and surface water sewer connections.

May Road: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays for Openreach works until November 15th.

Packard Avenue: Road closure until November 15th for carriageway resurfacing works.

Shafto Road: Give and take traffic management for Anglian Water works until November 15th.

The Strand, Wherstead: Multi-way signals in place until November 17th for CityFibre works.

Tovells Road: Give and take traffic management for Anglian Water works until November 15th.

Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays for Anglian Water works until November 15th.

Tomorrow

Belle Vue Road: Give and take traffic management for Anglian Water works until November 18th.

Bixley Road: Multi-way signals will be in place until November 16th for topographical survey work.

Butts Road, Playford: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Hervey Street: Multi-way signals for urgent pothole repairs.

High Street, Tuddenham St Martin: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Lower Road: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Lower Road, Westerfield: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Nightjar Grove, Martlesham: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays for CityFibre works until November 20th.

Paper Mill Lane, Bramford: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Renfrew Road: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Road From C323 to C324, Culpho: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Selkirk Road: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

The Street, Rushmere St Andrew: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Tuddenham Road: Two-way signals will be in place for Anglian Water works.

Westerfield Lane, Tuddenham St Martin: Road closure for urgent pothole repairs.

Whitton Church Lane: Multi-way signals for Openreach works until November 15th.

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