Man charged with murder of missing woman Julie Buckley

Karl Hutchings, 47, has been charged with the murder of Julie Buckley, a 54-year-old woman from Christchurch, who has been missing since late January. Cambridgeshire Police are treating her disappearance as a murder case, with evidence suggesting she may have come to serious harm. Hutchings is due to appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court following his charge on February 16. Detective Inspector Richard Stott urged the public to come forward with any information regarding Buckley's whereabouts, especially those living in areas linked to her. The investigation has involved specialist dive teams searching relevant locations in the Fens. Officers are in contact with Buckley's family, providing updates during this difficult time.