'Dangerous' fugitive who murdered mother walking dog jailed for life

Published: 8/6/2025
'Dangerous' fugitive who murdered mother walking dog jailed for life
A "dangerous" fugitive, Roy Barclay, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham, Suffolk. Anita was brutally attacked while walking her dog, and sadly succumbed to her injuries four days later. Barclay, who had been on the run from police, was found guilty of murder and will serve a minimum of 25 years. The court described him as unpredictable and dangerous, highlighting his history of violence.