23/06/2014

Colchester Police Hunt Over Murder Suspects

Detectives investigating the murder of student Nahid Almanea have revealed details about two men they want to question.

Police officers are looking for a man, who was seen near the crime-scene, described as average build with thick dark hair. He was also wearing a distinctive brown jacket.

Police also made an appeal for a man wearing a bright red hooded top, who was seen running near Salary Brook Trail ,where the 31-year-old was stabbed.

Officers have not found the murder weapon, however they are draining a local pond as part of their inquiry. They have also released a CCTV picture of Mrs Almanea in the moments before her death.

(CVS/CD)

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