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# One witness identified in Anita Rose murder investigation, police still seek second
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/one-witness-identified-in-anita-rose-murder-investigation/
- Published: 2024-09-13T15:36:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:35:29.000Z
- Description: 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.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Appeals, Crime, #article, #story-anita-rose-murder, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**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](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1725443864-anita-rose-witness-1-1.jpg)

Police are seeking this man, who is believed to be a potential witness in the case (Suffolk 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](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1722842747-anita-rose-9.jpg)

Anita Rose, 57, died on 28 July from injuries sustained during her morning dog walk on 24 July (Suffolk 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](https://mipp.police.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk), Crimestoppers, or by calling 101.

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