The detective superintendent in charge of the murder investigation into the death of Anita Rose would like to "re-assure" the community.

Two cordons were put in place in the Newmill Lane area of Brantham on Monday and villagers are being told to expect a continued police presence as officers conduct further enquiries.

Ms Rose was found injured and unconscious on a track road near Rectory Lane in Brantham by a member of the public on Wednesday, July 24. 

The mother-of-six had left her home in Palfrey Heights at 5am to walk her dog Bruce around the nearby area.

Police were called by the East of England Ambulance Service shortly after 8am and Ms Rose was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where she died four days later on Sunday, July 28.

Since her death, a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 37-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of handling stolen goods - they have both been released on bail until October 25.

A man in his 20s from Brantham was also later arrested on suspicion of murder, but he too has been released on bail until Thursday 24 October, with conditions including not to enter Brantham and Manningtree.

Detective Superintendent Mike Brown said: “It may be that the release on bail of another person arrested in connection with Anita’s murder will cause residents or the wider public to be concerned.

"But again I want to re-assure you that we have the safety of the community and the public at the top of our priorities whenever we are making decisions."

He added: “I know it has been almost two weeks since Anita was found but I would still very much encourage anyone with any concerns or with any information that might be useful to us to either call us or to speak to our officers who will be at the cordons on the Newmill Lane area today.