Roy Barclay, 55, Charged with Killing Anita Rose After Her Body Was Discovered Near Railway Line

A 55-year-old man, Roy Barclay, has been charged with the murder of Anita Rose, a dog walker who tragically died in Suffolk. Barclay, who has no fixed abode, was charged late Tuesday night following the fatal incident that occurred on July 24.

Anita Rose, 57, had left her home early that morning around 5am to take her springer spaniel, Bruce, for a walk. Her body was discovered around 6:25am by a male cyclist who immediately called for an ambulance after finding her critically injured on a track road near the sewage works and a railway line off Rectory Lane.

Police reported that Ms Rose had her jacket removed and was found wearing only a bra on her top half, with leggings and trainers on her lower half. Bruce’s lead was wrapped around her leg, but the dog was unharmed. Ms Rose was rushed to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with severe head and facial injuries but unfortunately passed away on July 28, four days later.

Following the discovery, Suffolk Police arrested a man on Monday in connection with her death. He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for further questioning. On Tuesday, he was formally charged with the murder of the mother-of-six.

Barclay is set to appear in Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for his first court hearing.