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Julia James murder probe: Police and forensics search property in Aylesham in connection with death of PCSO

13:02, 08 May 2021

updated: 19:28, 08 May 2021

Police and forensics teams are searching a property in Aylesham in relation to the murder of PSCO Julia James.

The quiet road has been taped off by officers, who are believed to have arrived there this morning.

Police and forensics teams search a property in Aylesham Picture: Barry Goodwin
Police and forensics teams search a property in Aylesham Picture: Barry Goodwin
Police and forensics teams search a property in Aylesham in connection with the murder probe
Police and forensics teams search a property in Aylesham in connection with the murder probe

Three forensics teams are currently at the scene in Sunshine Lower Avenue and police have confirmed the search is linked to inquiries being made in relation to the PSCO's murder.

Earlier today detectives revealed they had arrested a man in connection with the murder investigation.

The man in his 20s from the Canterbury area was arrested at 9.30pm last night, and remains in custody.

Ms James, a mum-of-two was found murdered near her home in Snowdown, near to Aylesham, while out walking her dog, Toby, on Tuesday, April 27.

Police and forensics teams are in Aylesham
Police and forensics teams are in Aylesham
Police and forensics teams in Aylesham today Picture: Barry Goodwin
Police and forensics teams in Aylesham today Picture: Barry Goodwin

She was found to have died from significant head injuries.

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