By Press Association 2021
A man detectives believe could be key in the murder investigation into the death of police community support officer Julia James
Kent Police said they believe the man in a newly released image is of “crucial importance” to the investigation into the murder of PCSO Julia James.
Assistant Chief Constable Tom Richards said the unknown identity of the man was “a big frustration to the investigation” but did not confirm that he was a suspect.
The popular community support officer was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on Tuesday April 27.
A post-mortem examination revealed she died from significant head injuries.
By Press Association 2021
Julia James death
A man who was being sought by police as part of the investigation into the murder of PCSO Julia James has been identified.
Ms James, a popular community support officer, was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.
A post-mortem examination revealed the 53-year-old died from significant head injuries.
Assistant Chief Constable Tom Richards arrives to give a statement outside Kent Police headquarters in Folkestone (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Kent Police released a photo earlier on Friday of a man they said could be of “crucial importance” to the investigation.
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Assistant Chief Constable Tom Richards arrives to give a statement about the ongoing investigation into the murder of PCSO Julia James, outside Kent Police headuqarters in Folkestone. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
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A £10,000 reward is being offered for anonymous information leading to the conviction of the killer of PCSO Julia James.
The popular community support officer was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on Tuesday April 27.
Kent Police are investigating but have yet to identify any suspects or establish a motive for the 53-year-old’s murder.
We are broadening our search as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of PCSO Julia Jones next to Akholt Wood in #Snowdown on Tuesday 27 April 2021. Visit this link for more information – https://t.co/Xq1uVW6bE7pic.twitter.com/Ks9WW0DVs0
Julia James murder: Cops release new image of PCSO in clothes she was last seen wearing
Julia James murder has sparked a wide-ranging police investigation, but officers have yet to identify a suspect or motive. They have urged residents in Snowdown, Kent, to be careful
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