24/06/2014

Colchester Murder: Police Appeal To Cyclists

Officers are continuing to investigate the the murder of Saudi Arabian student Nahid Almanea.

Detectives are appealing for two cyclists, seen using Salary Brook Trail on the day of her death, to come forward.

The man and woman were seen riding together coming from the direction of the University of Essex towards Greenstead.

The man is described as being olive skinned with dark hair. He was in his early 20s and looked tall and slim.

The woman is thought to be in her 20s with long dark hair. She was wearing what has been described as a flowing pattern tiered shirt.

Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Worron said: "People living and working in the local area are the key to helping us find whoever killed this bright, young woman who was a guest in our country. The answers lie in the local community and we will find whoever did this."

(CVS/CD)

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