A 21-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Police Community Support Officer Julia James, Kent Police revealed they had charged Callum Wheeler, 21, from Aylesham with her murder.
PSCO Julia James, aged 53 was found deceased next to Akholt Wood in Snowdown just before 4pm on Tuesday 27 April 2021.
Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate arrested the 21-year-old on Friday 7 May 2021.
On Monday 10 May 2021, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of murder.
Mr Wheeler remains in custody and is due to appear via video link at Medway Magistrates Court on Tuesday 11 May 2021.
It is understood Ms James died from severe head injuries and had been walking her dog near her home at the time.
Ms James had worked for Kent Police since 2008, and her family described her as “fiercely loyal” and someone who “loved with her whole heart”.
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