Man, 21, is charged with murder of PCSO Julia James who was found dead in Kent woodland 

Man, 21, is charged with murder of PCSO Julia James who was found dead in Kent woodland

  • PCSO Julia James, 53, was found dead near to Akholt Woods, Kent, on April 27
  • Callum Wheeler, aged 21, from Aylesham, in Kent, was arrested on Friday, May 7
  • He has now been charged with Ms James’ murder, Kent Police confirmed tonight 

Detectives investigating the death of PCSO Julia James have tonight charged a man with murder. 

Callum Wheeler, 21, from Aylesham, Kent, has been charged over the 53-year-old’s death.

Ms James was found dead next to Akholt Wood in Snowdown just before 4pm on Tuesday, April 27.

Detectives investigating the death of PCSO Julia James have tonight charged a man. Callum Wheeler, 21, from Aylesham has been charged with the 53-year-old’s murder

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate arrested the 21-year-old on Friday.

Today the Crown Prosecution Service have authorised a charge of murder.

Mr Wheeler remains in custody. He is due to appear via video link at Medway Magistrates Court on Tuesday.