Westminster: Woman found stabbed in home named as 27-year-old Kamonnan Thiamphanit
She was discovered dead in a street near Hyde Park on Monday, after concerned friends rang police
A woman found dead in her own home in Westminster after concerned friends rang police has been named as 27-year-old Kamonnan Thiamphanit.
A murder investigation began after officers forced themselves into the house in Stanhope Place, hours after they'd been contacted by Ms. Thiamphanit's friends.
Detectives are still searching for a suspect, but insist they are doing everything they can to find those responsible.
In a statement, the Met said: "While formal identification awaits, next of kin have been informed and we can confirm the deceased is Kamonnan Thiamphanit, who was known to her friends as Angela, who lived at the address.
"A post-mortem examination carried out on Wednesday April 10 found the cause of death was sharp force trauma. "
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Clifton, who leads the investigation, said: "My team continues to work tirelessly to piece together the events that led to Kamonnan's murder.
"I would like to thank local residents for their patience while we have gone about our work at the scene.
"I would appeal to anyone who has information that could assist us, no matter how insignificant you think that may be, to come forward and speak to us.
"Kamonnan's family and friends have been devastated by this murder and we must ensure whoever is responsible is held to account."
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