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Kent man in court over woman's murder in Peru

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Jorge Garay is due to appear in court later

A man from Kent has been charged with the murder of a woman in Peru.

Jorge Garay, 46, of Hythe Street, Dartford, was arrested in London on Saturday.

He has now been charged with the murder of 36-year-old Karla Godoy in the Peruvian capital of Lima between 21 September and 2 October.

Mr Garay has appeared at Folkestone Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on Wednesday.

Kent Police said Mr Garay was known to Ms Godoy.

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate say they are working closely with the Peruvian authorities as part of their investigation.

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