03/07/2014

Police Issue E-fit Of A Man Wanted In Connection With Colchester Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of a Saudi Arabian student have issued an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the investigation.

Nahid Almanea was stabbed 16 times and was found dead on the Salary Brook Trail in Colchester, Essex, at around 10.40am on 17th June.

Essex police said the man was seen running up Hewes Close, away from the Salary Brook Trail at 10.56am on Tuesday 17th June.

He is described as white, aged between 18 and 25, of medium build and with dark hair. He was wearing a long sleeve plain hooded top that is described as London bus red and dark trousers.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

(CVS/CD)

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