Man arrested in connection with murder of PCSO James
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May 9, 2021
LONDON: A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the murder of PCSO Julia James.
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.
Kent Police have said a man in his 20s from the Canterbury area was arrested at 9.30pm on Friday.
The force confirmed the man is a British national. Assistant Chief Constable Tom Richards, from Kent Police, said: “We continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to contact us.
06:41 EDT, 9 May 2021
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Detectives arrested a British man in his 20s in connection with the murder of PCSO Julia James after her daughter urged a potential witness who posted information on Facebook to contact the police.
Kent Police were last night questioning the suspect from the Canterbury area, following their appeal on Friday for help in identifying a mystery man deemed to be of crucial importance to their investigation.
Responding to the appeal, a woman came forward and posted information on the Facebook page. Though it was buried by dozens of other posts, it was spotted by Mrs James daughter Bethan Coles, also a police officer.
Force has until Monday evening to question man arrested in connection with the death of PCSO
Kent police forensic officers search a property in Aylesham that is linked to inquiries over the death of Julia James. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
Kent police forensic officers search a property in Aylesham that is linked to inquiries over the death of Julia James. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
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Sun 9 May 2021 08.36 EDT
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Police have been given more time to question a man arrested in connection with the death of the police community support officer Julia James.
James, 53, was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on 27 April. A postmortem revealed she had suffered significant head injuries and died as a result of blunt force trauma.
Detectives given more time to question man held over murder of PCSO Julia James
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