A man is due to appear in court charged with murdering PCSO Julia James in Kent.

Ms James, 53, was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.

Julia James

Julia James

Callum Wheeler, from Aylesham, was arrested on Friday and on Monday was charger with her murder.

The 21-year-old is due to appear by videolink at Medway Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Police officers searching a field off Ratling Road in Aylesham, Kent. Michael Drummond/PA Wire

Police officers searching a field off Ratling Road in Aylesham, Kent. Michael Drummond/PA Wire

Ms James, described as "fiercely loyal" by her family, died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog.

Large numbers of police, from several forces, were in Aylesham on Monday as the probe into her death continued.

Police officers searching a field off Ratling Road in Aylesham, Kent. Michael Drummond/PA Wire

Police officers searching a field off Ratling Road in Aylesham, Kent. Michael Drummond/PA Wire