By
Press Association 2021
Julia James death
A police community support officer who was found dead on Tuesday was murdered, police have said.
No arrests have yet been made following the death of 53-year-old Julia James, whose body was found in Akholt Wood in Kent.
The loss has shocked the tiny nearby hamlet of Snowdown, where Ms James is believed to have lived with her husband.
Home Secretary Priti Patel expressed her “sincere condolences” to Ms James’ friends, family and colleagues.
So saddened to hear of the death of @kent_police PCSO Julia James.
I offer my sincere condolences to Julia’s friends, family and colleagues at this awful time. https://t.co/8gfqmA14yV