Convicted Roy Barclay guilty of murdering Suffolk dog walker

Roy Barclay, a 56-year-old man who had been living off-grid to avoid prison recall, was found guilty of the brutal murder of 57-year-old Anita Rose during her early morning dog walk in Brantham, Suffolk. Barclay attacked Rose with numerous kicks, stamps, and punches, leaving her with severe injuries similar to those seen in high-speed accidents; she died four days later in hospital. Barclay had a previous conviction for a violent attack on 82-year-old Leslie Gunfield in 2015, a case noted for similarities such as a dog lead wrapped around the victim, which was also found around Rose's leg. He was living in makeshift camps near the attack site and was arrested at Ipswich Library after the attack. The jury at Ipswich Crown Court returned a unanimous guilty verdict, with sentencing scheduled for August 6, where a life sentence is expected. No clear motive was established for the attack, though evidence including Barclay's semen was found on Rose's jacket recovered from one of his camps.